Dando Amor Boy's Home

El Paraiso is the place where the orphans live.  Travis, a commercial artist from the United States,  came to Ecuador and saw a need to help orphans in the country.  There are many orphans in state run orphanages but children need a home.

Through generous donations this home was rented and currently about 11 boys and a single mom with 4 children live here.  The single mother is the cook for the17+ people.

Bishop Meza and the acting grandfather of the young boys are seated on the left.  RS presidency on the right.  They presented the family home evening lesson.

Jorge pointing out missing pieces on the huge puzzle mounted on the wall.  He's very proud of their work.

All of Quito stands on end!  Everywhere it is hilly. Hey!  We're in the Andes.

After FHE hoagies were served!  We opted not to eat anything.  Mom brought carmeled popcorn for the boys to eat.

Happy children!

Playing the guitar.  Before FHE started Mom told her conversion story.  In SPANISH!!!  Everyone else followed her example.  The young boys shared beautiful conversion stories.  All of them are members of the church and are looking forward to serving missions.  Travis, the founder got the guitar player, Jorge out of jail.  Others hear about the HOME for orphans and come looking.  They have had hard lives but seem to be doing real well in this home for young men.