Casa de Fe is where the patients and their families stay while they are awaiting surgery as well as post surgery. Many of them have come a long way and do not live locally. Think of it as akin to a Ronald McDonald House. These families stay at Casa the entire week and there could be mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents, all from the same family.
The young folks on our trip comprise the Casa team and they entertain the little ones and do light housekeeping duties such as cooking prep and tidying up. Below is a picture of the Casa de Fe team in front of our hotel, Las Farolas.
Bubbles, coloring and making balloon animals are favorite activities. They practice their Spanish and teach some of the parents words in English.
Faces of Hope is the only mission at the hospital that has young adults from the United States volunteering at Casa de Fe.
These "young'ins" are doing a great service to these families. I am sure it leaves a lasting impression, thanks again for sharing.
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