October Birthdays

This last Friday, all the workers and staff got together out here at POPPYS House to celebrate each birthday for this month (we happen to have quite a few). Mr. Casey had a birthday (29), as did Milagros (14), Olga (23) and Nitsy (She does all the purchasing and is in charge of the education of all our girls as well as the other sponsored students through the Organization. Also really close to our girls.).

The party involved a parillada (Deliciously, grill –cooked, seasoned, chicken), a home baked cake, rice, maiz morada (purple corn drink), and yucca. It was a joyous festival that also included a friendly soccer game once everyone was stuffed full of food. I wish that I had photos to share, but our camera is being fixed. It was a great opportunity to have staff from the organization come over and socialize with our girls as well as have one big birthday party for everyone (cuts on costs). Sadly, no-one was egged (culturally acceptable and customary to do on birthdays), but I suppose it turned out beautifully for the birthday people.