This first weekend event was a great opportunity for the kids to get together, play and speak Spanish freely. It is obvious that the kids find comfort in spending time with one another. It also a great time for the host families to get together and share experiences, ask for advice and utilize the translators face-to-face! Jhonatan had a blast at the weekend event. We learned from a fellow host family that within the group, Jhonatan is the "funny one". When everyone is bored and Jhonatan walks in the room...the fun begins!!! He is so happy and enthusiastic...it really is refreshing.
We had Paula, our amazing host child from Summer Miracles 2008, over for the afternoon and evening on Friday. Jhonatan and Paula really hit it off and by the end of the night, Jhonatan was looking for Paula to translate everything that was said. Paula was a HUGE help as translator and to think she was in the same position as Jhonatan just two short years ago. She also attended the weekend event and Jhonatan (and the Mason girls) were so happy to see her there.
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