Spa Day - 2011

Well we brought spa day back again this year for the Tías (caregivers). They loved it last year and have been enjoying it the last couple days that we have been doing it. Tomorrow is our last day. So far we have had 17 women. We should have another 13 tomorrow. It’s great to see the Tías get a break from their normal routine and have some time to relax. The Tías work 24 hour shifts. They start at 8 AM and work until 8 AM the next day. Most times they don’t leave until a little after 9 AM. Many of these women between 1 ½ to 2 hours away and they take multiple buses to get to work. They vary in age from 24-60. Some have been working here for over 10 years. There are mothers and daughters who work here together. The orphanage is an amazing organization and it runs so smoothly in large part to all of these women who put in countless hours for the children. We had requests for haircuts, back massages, and peeling off of face masks. Most of these requests (except for the haircuts) were met. The Tías were able to get a manicure, pedicure, and facial done. They also had some fun snacks to eat! It has been a success thus far!