Metro Ministries:Mothers Day

Mother's Day in Costa Rica is next Sunday, and Renate wanted to do something special for the moms of the kids she works with through Metro.  We had a meal for them, did their nails, and had someone come and speak. While the celebration was going on inside, I was outside helping with the kids program. I have gone to a few visitations, so the kids are starting to remember me. It is such a good feeling.      
We sang some songs, danced, did a puppet show, taught a lesson about honoring our parents, and had a snack. After the program we split the kids up in 3 groups to make cards for their moms. I was working with the 6-9 yr. olds and they were so precious! I was also forced to use my Spanish which was exciting. Then it was game time.  We played a lot of balloon games,with the last one being a water balloon toss.  This of course ended with the kids going crazy grabbing balloons and having a water balloon fight.  It was such a fun day not only for me, but for the kids, and moms as well!