Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Noticias (News)

Last night the news showed 90-100,000 people protesting in the streets of San Pedro Sula, a nearby city. I asked Jose why nobody was protesting in Tegucigalpa. His response was, "Because the people here are stupid." As opposed to Monday night, last night the entire broadcast was dedicated to the political turmoil. They interviewed numerous government and military leaders whom all said they are hoping for cooperation from the president "Mel", and that they all expect him to step down.

Now we are waiting to see what happens Sunday - if the people will be allowed to vote at all, and if so, what the results will be. If there are problems they will probably happen Sunday or Monday.

Today we had more kids than ever at the later breakfast program. I took some photos of a little boy whom I absolutely adore. His nickname is Conejo (rabbit), but his real name is Christian. Last week Don Juan and I suited him up in a pair of sneakers and new clothes. He used to keep to himself, but he has begun to play with the other kids now. After he eats breakfast he runs as fast as he can in the blazing heat around and around the church playing tag.

Right now we are about to make rockets with the kids for the afternoon program. Tonight we are going to the movies. Life goes on as usual for now...

Breakfast and Rockets

Conejo (rabbit) and Me