November 2009
Come the first week of November we were sure to put up the Christmas tree. The kids were upset that we did not put it up on the 1st but we did get it up the first week in November. Then as we entered into November the kids knew it was getting close to Thanksgiving. So then the countdown began until we got to fill our bellies.
Terri made a lot of the Thanksgiving preparations and did most of the cooking. Marc had a group working with him the week of Thanksgiving building houses so we had about 70 people to feed for Thanksgiving. After a great Thanksgiving meal the kids were already wanting to know the next day when we were going to do it again. It was a great day for all of us to reflect and remember what we are thankful for.
We have been working with children services (INHFA) for awhile on getting ready to take more kids for the new house. We are happy to announce we have taken two more children. Nohemy 5 years old, and her brother Josue 20 months old. They are adapting very well at Casa and the other kids love having new kiddos at the house.
I was able to get away on my day off and go with Dorian and the youth group for a day in the mountain at the waterfall. The kids loved it and we all enjoyed the hike and the waterfall. It made for a long day but for a memorable one. The youth group were already asking when we were going back again.
We continue to have internet problems so sorry for the lack of blogs and responses to emails. We continue to work with the internet people to get our problems fixed but it always seems to be something new.
Dorian and I are planning on going back to the states for Christmas this year. We are excited and counting down the days until we are with our family in Ohio.
Merry Christmas to you and yours! May you have a blessed Christmas!
Blessings~
Dorian and Karen Guido
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