January 20, 2005

Caring with Vision and Action

Dearest friends, it has been a busy week. We have a lot of news to report. Let me first begin by saying a special “Thank You” to kindred spirits across the miles in Chase BC, for helping us get through a very real dark and hungry night two weeks ago. You know who you are. Gracias con todo nuestros corazon. For the likes of you, we will do our best to shine and share your positive energy for others in challenging times. The essence of the Single Moms Sewing Center.

 Eye Protection Delivered

And “Thank You” to Dr. David Kendrick and friends for riding out to Cangrejo to deliver protective lens for our campasino brothers and sisters. A fun day on horse back had by all. Dr. Kendrick was recently in San Juan Del Sur with a group of volunteers from VOSH (Volunteer Optometry Services to Humanity). There were two VOSH clinics offered in Nicaragua this year. Group one worked in San Juan Del Sur between January 8th to 12th, headed by Audrey and Matt Blondin. Group two headed by Dr. Joe D’Amico and Dr. Jay Jordan, will be offering free optometry service in a community called San Carlos, at the mouth of the Rio San Juan starting January 20th.

Group one of VOSH has completed their mission in San Juan Del Sur and returned to the USA/Canada. World Kids is grateful to Mr. Kendrick and friends for taking the time to also visit our village and distribute much needed eye protection.

 Sewing Center Update: An exciting arrival...

We now have two sewing stations set up along with a small inventory of material. The goal is to set up 10 complete sewing stations and set up a day-care center so the children of the seamstress have a safe and clean environment to play, while they, the woman, can concentrate on their tasks at hand.

Capt. Eric “Chickadee” B.
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

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