Being a mother is definitely the toughest job you'll ever love, especially in rural Guatemala where moms are expected to care for large families.
Mothers wake up early to prepare baskets of fresh tortillas, spend the morning washing clothes by hand, walk to the market to purchase fruits and vegetables for the afternoon meal, tend to small children, and weave colorful textiles so that they can contribute to the family income.
When we began the Mommy and Me Class two years ago at La Puerta Abierta, I wondered if mothers would find the time in their busy days to bring their toddlers to our learning center for an hour of early stimulation.
Currently, La Puerta Abierta hosts two groups of toddlers and their mothers twice a week. Together, they explore a variety of toys and games. They gather on our colorful carpet for story hour and dip their fingers in sticky glue and finger paint to elaborate creative art projects together.
This week, I'd like to celebrate the mothers of our early stimulation class...mothers who have carved a magical hour out of their busy week to share the gift of early childhood education with their children.
If you'd like to celebrate a mother in your life and present her with a meaningful and alternative Mother's Day gift, you can support our Mommy and Me program with an online donation at http://internationalhf.org/page.php?105 A $25 donation supports a class of 15 mothers and their children for one month.
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