Feliz Día del Amor & Amistad

Roselyn & Luisanny picking out stickers

Today is Valentine's here in the Dominican Republic, just like back home.  And, like in the US and Canada, it's a day filled with hearts, cards, gifts, and lots of folks wearing red. 

In fact, in El Callejon, the kids were allowed to wear red or yellow to school (instead of their usual light blue uniform tops).  They told me they ate cake, played games, and gave each other valentines.

At the Social Work site, we spent some time making valentines, too.  The Little Girls (aged 5-10) did a great job sewing yarn around a foam heart and then decorating with other stickers and Proverbs 3:4-5.  We want them to put their confidence and hope in God with all of their hearts, and to trust that He will guide their paths.

The other name for the day here is Day of Love and Friendship. I love that it's not just about 'romantic' love, but all kinds of love, and also of friendship!

All day long kids stopped by to wish me a Feliz Día del Amor y Amistad.  How fun to share hugs and well-wishes!  And, how awesome to be able to remind them that God loves them so very much!

Keila & Erica working on their foams hearts

Since it was a special day, when Jamie and Franklin stopped by, I set them to work decorating hearts for loved ones, too (see below)! 

The boys seemed to have as much fun as the girls had!  I guess El Día del Amor y Amistad truly is for everyone! 

Jamie & Franklin get into the Valentine's Day spirit, too!