Birthday

Guatemala has one of the highest infant mortality rates in Central and South America.   It is no wonder then, when a child turns one, that it is a time to celebrate.

Recently we had the honor to attend the birthday of our godchild Daniel Jonas (see previous blog). It was a fun afternoon filled with laughter, music, cake, party hats and a piñata.

Quite the Honor

We received quite the honor a few weeks ago when Brent and Jennifer were asked to be the Godparents of Daniel Jonas Pablo Coche. 

Brent had performed the Cesarean section on Daniel's mother, Petronila, in March and Jennifer had taken care of mother and Daniel after wards.  

It was a really nice ceremony held after Mass.  There were about 15 babies baptized during the same ceremony.  Daniel received a beautiful white garment to celebrate the occasion.