Leslie's Weekend

We disciple Leslie's mom, Carmen on a weekly basis. She used to work as a prostitue that was coming to our devotions at El Oasis. Since she's been saved, she's gotten involved in a local church. We sent Carmen on a semi-annual woman's retreat. Leslie stayed with me for the weekend...

We had a great time! Friday night we went and got tacos at our favorite local spot and saw a movie.

Saturday morning we went roller skating and out to eat at Pollo Campero - the Guatemalan's favorite chicken restaurant.

Leslie's had a tough life as her mom is working on a daily basis to change old habits, including bad mothering habits. My goal for the weekend was to make Leslie feel special. Very little attention is given to her at home, as it's mostly stolen by her younger, two year old sister. So, Saturday afternoon before homework time, we did glamour shots! I bought her a new, girly shirt. We fixed her hair and put a little bit of make-up on her. Then, we went out side and took pictures! We're going to frame this picture to the right and give it to her mom for Mother's Day.

We met up with Carmen at the church as they returned from the retreat. Not only did God really work in Carmen's life over the weekend, I know God touched Leslie's life as well. The song we listened to a lot this weekend and a seem-to-be theme lately was "La niña de Tus ojos" which means "The apple of Your eye." I believe God used this weekend to remind Leslie that she truly is the Apple of God's eye.