That's right! Oscar and I are going to be Mom and Dad....
to 9 little boys at the orphanage Hogar de Esperanza.
(so... no, we're not pregnant and no, we're not adopting.... yet.)
Starting mid November we will take over as live in care-givers for la casita "Los Tesoros de Dios" (the Treasures of God). We are SO EXCITED about this opportunity to Love and guide the boys. This casita has 9 boys all 9 yrs old and under. We will live with the boys 6 days a week, and be responsible for them - education, cleanliness, spiritual growth and emotional needs. The task at hand is quite large, and a bit daunting, but we know that God has a plan and a purpose to work out both in the lives of the boys through us, as well as in us through these boys.
Each of these sweet treasures has his own story... which hopefully further down the road I will become a more faithful blogger and share parts of them with you. But for now enjoy the following pictures of our soon to be kiddos...
Edwin - 9 yrs old
Paul - 8 yrs old
Juan - 8 yrs old (with Oscar)
Jorge - 6 yrs old
Pablo and Pedro - 6 yr old twins
Jhon - 3 yrs old
Alejandro - 3 yrs old
Jose Luis - 3 yrs old
We know this is going to be a challenging (and exhausting) adventure, but we feel confident in God's will leading us here at this time. Prayer will be VERY needed for us over the next few months. Here are a few requests we have:
1. That we would be a light in each of these boys' lives, showing them the Love of God so that they may come to know Him (or know Him better).
2. Strength, Energy, Wisdom and Patience necesary to parent these little boys.
3. For our marriage as we face the new challenges parenting in the albergue will present - lack of privacy and liberty, added responsibility... and the ever present cultural differences.
4. For each one of these boys as they adjust to this new transition. They've been with the same madre for 4 years, so this will be a big change. And for the salvation of each and every one of them.
We are so grateful for your support and prayer during this time.
Oscar y Samantha Alday
3 comments:
Wow - that is so exciting! They are all so very cute. I'm sure you and Oscar will be wonderful parents! Can't wait to read more about your adventures! Love ya!
That's Awesome Sam! Miss you, wish you were coming back to the Us for the holidays! Happy Hannukah!
I really need to get some information on volunteering in Peru. I came across your blog from the website but would like to talk to someone who has experienced this personally. my name is Brittany Conley, could you please email me at con08014@gmail.com ?? I would appreciate ANYTHING you can give me! I want to come this June!
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