Hosanna House--Belize

Miss Joan, who said she'd stay at Hosanna House for 3 months, is now leaving after being here for 3 Years. :) She has decided to travel and see the world. We had a Going Away party Friday night. The children organized the program for the evening. Our entertainment included readings dedicated to Miss Joan and various musical productions by the children.






Victoria read something she had written as well. She and her siblings have been at Hosanna House almost as long as Miss Joan.



Though Earline will miss Joan, a great deal, she also has a new friend now. After Miss Joan's Going Away Party, Earline and I had our own time together. We discussed many things including how to deal with old friends moving on since she is having a real hard time with Miss Joan leaving.

What had really helped Earline cope, was a Teddy Bear that was sent with me by a young lady named Harley. Earline was quite interested in learning all about her new friend. I told her as much as I could and also shared a couple pictures with Earline. After cookies, Orange Fanta, and a new bear, Earline said to me, "Yes, Miss Wendy. Harley is going to be my Best Friend forever!"

This is what its all about. Showing that someone cares - God cares through us. Planting seeds. Earline, like most of the children who pass through Hosanna House, has really come a long way since she's lived here. I can only see great things happening in this dear child's life. Earline has seen God's love through Hosanna House and big hearts like Harley's.

Six Hosanna House children went on a special trip to Belize City to see the Ju Percussion Group from Taiwan. We were invited by invited by The Prime Minister's wife, Kim Simplis-Barrow.

This project is going to be a concrete wall. It will be seen as folks drive up the driveway to Hosanna House. In front of the wall, Bob plans on having white stone with plants, hopefully something flowering and pretty.








Another of Bob's plans includes adding another room between the apartment and Rodrick & Gladys' house. It's become a necessity when we have staff spend the night.

Supplies were removed from the van and most are now sitting in the men's quarters. Everyone was very excited to see all the new goodies donated to Hosanna House!