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Visit to Mundo Petapa

After our long awaited reunion voyage, I thought taking back down the memory lane to remember times of joy CI sponsorship brought to us all.

The younger sister, Nicole, niece, grandmother and the parents joined Estephanie to celebrate her 9th birthday anniversary at Mundo Petapa, an amusement park in Guatemala City. This park was inaugurated over four decades ago. There the family discovered various fun activities, especially being enjoyed by the father gave enormous boost to excitement, along with a break for the main event in the cafeteria – what a memorable day made possible by the staff at CI Mariscal! (photos added to my SCS blog)

As I learn about the family closely now, they are not just fun loving but well known and respected in the community. I'm full of admiration for their advocacy by getting children involved in every aspect of life. And Estephanie being 'ahijada' (goddaughter) is a very special honor any sponsor can ever dreamed for.

Today, my care in her needs continues through SCS, yet she is so inspired by my sponsorship work.. "It is a great blessing for many children as it is with me. You are a great role model for me that motivates me to keep going."

I wish to be able to give among many things the opportunity for Estephanie to become a sponsor herself (at age 12), and cultivate her beautiful compassion to help others and build a lasting friendship. I'll be working with her and CI to fulfill this great ambition of mine.✌

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