Today we did our tours of the COTN office and villages that we partner with. We started by going to Los Robles and right when I got off the bus I saw him! I love Aris. He is so stinking cute. I have seen him every year for four years now. I can't get enough of him. Below I have a picture of him from 2009. Talk about turning your day around. All of the discouragement lifted away when I saw him and he recognized me! Aris is a special needs child and each year I look eagerly for him, and he spends time with me. I am never quite sure though if he recognizes me. This year was different. I saw it in his eyes that he remembered who I was from last year. Seeing him, holding his hand and playing with him and his sisters made it all worth it - the long travel, all the fund raising and preparations. I had so much fun with him.
Cheez took some excellent video of Juanchi, our host, explaining COTN and the impact they have had in these villages. When I return I will put those videos on here so you can share in our time. Welp, I'm pretty tired and honestly can't think of a good transition out soooo thanks for reading today! More to come.
