I signed up with A Broader View with the help of my assistant Connie. We found that all questions and information was answered and were offered support for understanding travel arrangements, vaccinations, and all pertinent information for the trip. In Quito, I lived with the Cordoba family. My accommodations were very comfortable, supportive, and welcoming. Laura and her family were available for my questions about the project and and supported me in special errands to make purchases for the orphans. They also took me to see the city of Quito lit up at night for christmas, and shared their holiday with me.
The orphanage was very well run and, though the circumstances of the childrens’ lives are sad and unfortunate, at the orphanage they were all cared for to the full extent of the staff persons’ capacity.
at times i felt overwhelmed by the childrens’ circumstances. at other times, i felt hopeful that we at least shared a day of play, connection, and “normalcy”… I felt welcomed by most of the staff, in spite of my spanish skills being less than optimal. The experience of being with the children is really quite life-changing (and over-used term perhaps, but fitting in this circumstance). We realize how much privilege we have in our own lives. But more than that, there is a deep understanding of the critical nourishment of love, connection, and consistency in life.
Thank you ABV, and happy New Year.
SarahJoy
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