We went to the opening of a fantastic new daycare here in San Miguel last night. The event was an auction of rocking chairs painted and decorated by local artists.Very fun! If I knew I could get it home without a lot of headachs I probably would have bought the one with butterflies. :-)
The Daycare for single mothers is the brainchild of a saint named Donna Quathamer. It seems the mothers here are desperate for a safe place for their kids while they work - as a maid, selling flowers in the jardin - or whatever ( and I mean that in the most basic sense). If no family is available they sometimes have to lock the children in the house while they are at work.
Now, we know what would happen in the States if a mom tried to do that - CPS would be on it pronto, but, here mom's simply do what they must in order to feed their children. Casa de Los Angeles will be a true Godsend for these families.
It is staffed totally by volunteers. Hmmmm........Do I see an adventure for the future? :-)
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Nancy...your trip sounds wonderful...a rocking chair with butterflies...I love it. I'm home and slowing getting back into the grind of daily life. Jim's sister went home today. Take care and keep those wonderful journals and photos coming. I LOVE the quote in your email. Thank God, neither of us fit that mold.
Hugs Martha
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