The strike didn´t break, so we spent one more day in Chimbote.
It was a very low key day. The choicos visted a home for mental disable women which is run by the little sister of the poor.
I stayed behind and work with a volunteer who is heading back to England in July after being here a year. We spent some time on what the transition was going to be like and what she would be doing next with her life.
The afternoon was quiet. A group of kids from the neighborhood came over and the chicos taught them how to play baseball (sort of). There was lots of napping and packing. I don´t think the group could have handled much more.
We were thanked and blessed at mass.
About 1030 Padre and I went to visit a very disturbed young man. He is 33. Was abused as a child and hasn´t been the same since is monther´s death 12 years ago. Padre calls him his biggest cross. After living here for a week that is profound statement.
I talked with him a while, we did a little work, and we prayed.
Please keep Calvin in your prayers.
Bus at 1030a today. Dinner in Lima then off to the airport for a late flight. Should be at my home by 2p on Saturday.
Many have asked about making donations. I will post on Sunday on all the options you have. Also, I am thinking an adult trip down here in December. Keep an eye for more detail.
Pray for safe travels and the people of Chimbote.

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