Traditionally,
when a Mexican girl turns 15 years old, she is celebrated with a huge party- similar
in scale to a wedding celebration.
However, when Anita, one of our youth girls, turned 15 this month, she
insisted that her parents not spend the money on the traditional, elaborate
festivities.
But
our youth group could not let Anita go uncelebrated on her special day! We
planned a surprise “quiceañera”- and all the youth participated to make the
event extra special. Some topped the cupcakes, others decorated the house, some
led games, others directed the “waltz” (their own wacky impression of a very
serious 15-yr-old waltz), and everyone filmed a celebration video of our
congratulations.
Anita
was not the only one touched by their efforts: Paco and I were so impressed at
the youth´s planning and service to make Anita feel loved. May it be the love and service of Christ
being formed in their hearts!
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