Three days a week Nehemias,Mayra, and Guillermo load the truck up with supplies and head down to the school at Patztzun to feed the kids.A few weeks ago when I was down there I got to go along and it was an experience that I will never forget...handing a plate of hot food to those tiny children who had waited so long and seeing their big,beautiful eyes look up at you! We got there just as school was letting out and all the children scattered to tell their families when they saw the truck pull up,but they were soon back lugging their younger siblings on their backs or leading them by the hand.Even a few of the mothers came as well with their babies. Unfortunately it was POURING rain when I was there so not as many showed up but normally around 100 to 130 children and mothers come.
We feed them a fortified rice with a sauce made of meat and vegetables and serve that with tortillas. I was amazed at how much those tiny bodies could hold! They would lick their plates clean and then come back for more! Since not as many people showed up that day we had plenty of food but on some days they have to ration it and even run out before everyone is fed.
I thank God for the opportunity we have to make a difference in these precious lives!
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