It has been an amazing day! We all went to bed last night feeling a little defeated...funds were not coming in and it was one problem after another, but today is a new day!

First thing in the morning Cynthia Vallejo, God Bless the Children's founder, picked up John and the two headed out to a wharehouse where they picked up an abundance of soaps, diapers, food, and other goods donated by the wharehouse. They said we could have all we wanted if we came with a bigger vehicle...tomorrow they take a truck!Cynthia had helped there organization a month ago and they called out of the blue to offer supplies. All hands on deck to unload Cynthia's SUV. Marisol put herself in charge of all 48 boxes of cereal, loading them in Luvia's arms and carrying them herself.

While they were gone I received word that donations had come in to help John, Marisol and I with our expenses, and a couple showed up at the children's home wanting a tour. Following the tour they offered to donate medication to be used in the remote communities that are helped by our organization.

Wait...there's more!!Today was Luvia's Birthday. She is the cook and housekeeper. So...we had cake and tea, and sang songs to celebrate. Marisol was thrilled! As we celebrated we received more news...our first baby was to arrive today!!

We were not to be certified for at least another week, but the judge insisted the baby come here because we were the experts with new babies. What a surprise!!! Jose Edwin, 23 days old arrived at 5pm into the loving arms of the entire staff. My blog is late since I spent the evening rocking, feeding, changing, bathing, and burbing. He sleeps like a baby as we speak. Marisol is a great helper. She picks his clothes, rubs lotion on his belly, and attempted to feed him. He is beautiful and very alert. I was the first to receive him into my arms and as I talked to him he smiled contentedly.

Tomorrow we look at an apartment at 11am, but will delay moving in until Jose has settled into a routine and I have trained a night nanny. Marisol loves Jose, but needs a little me time. She switches between loving helper and sudden tears. But the tears are few and far between. A simple hug and being given an important responsibility brings her back to smiles.

Our cup runneth over...we have been greatly blessed this day and will continue to grow as our hearts are filled.