The orphanage we are working with, is about an hour and a half outside of Leon in Nicaragua. It was built on the family property of Sister Paula.
After a devastating hurricane, Sister Paula was in the capital city of Managua helping out and was moved by the suffering of the orphan children on the street. She decided to take some back to her family home outside of Leon. She returned to her 100 year old mother with 7 extra children. Her mother told her it was no problem. Sister Paula attributes this to the fact that her mother had raised 17 children of her own.
The orphanage that started with 7 children grew. Sister Paula has built it into a haven and shelter for children in need.
We are staying in Leon and travel to the orphanage each day to work and play with the kids.
Cindy and Jaqualine have both been in the orphanage about 6 years.
Erika and Dania- Two sisters in the orphanage. They are cuties and so much fun.
Erika and Dania are darling! hmmmmmm....
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Beautiful children, Beautiful story and Beautiful service by Beautiful women. Thanks for sharing with us and for your awesome example. I want to be like you when I grow up.
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Beautiful is Sister Paula! Beautiful the women who traveled to the Orphanage :). ... How humbling is their kitchen! SO glad you all are there making a difference and being changed by these sweet faces in the photos as well!
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