TEAMWorks Guatemala - Day 4 - April 28, 2014

"This project was in the Lord's heart before He put it in mine."

A perfect quote from a parent at the school for Autism we visited today.  Charity, Paige and Kelly visited the School for Autism this morning and were amazed by the teachers, students and facility!  We were inspired by their creativity and resourcefulness with making homemade equipment from everyday items.  They were so gracious and we feel like our work there will be carried over after we leave.  We visited a new orphanage this afternoon with great needs and met with caregivers, therapists, and staff about several of their children.

Caroline, Allison, Sophie and Mike went back to a school this morning to visit with a couple parents from that school.  Mike was busy adjusting wheelchairs all morning while the rest of us were able to meet with some teachers and give ideas for group therapy activities for 2-5 year olds to implement in their classroom.  That afternoon we visited Mama Carmen's Orphanage, where we were able to love on a child we have visited every time we have been in Guatemala,  Caesar!  Mama Carmen commented he has been talking about our visit for weeks and she said that he was so happy, because this was his day!!!  We configured an adaption to his wheelchair to add a tray so that he can play with his friends and interact with his two "buds" who were attempting to help Mike break down his wheelchair for adjustments.  While Mike spent the afternoon fixing two chairs we were able to do some therapy techniques and strengthening activities on the mat for a couple hours.

We ask for prayers that the caregivers we visit tomorrow will be receptive and open to suggestions.

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