The first boy is Miguel Angel who is 12 and now lives at Amor y Vida. They call him Miguel-Angel because there already is a Miguel and also an Angel so to avoid confusion the use both names for him. He was very healthy when he arrived and is a very good soccer player. He arrived at Amor y Vida a month ago, but I don't take my camera there much so this is the first photo I have of him. He has adjusted faster than any of the other new arrivals I have seen over the years and really likes living there.
The next boy is new to Casa Corazón and arrived this week. His name is Juan Fernando and he is 2 1/2. His Mother came with him and dropped him off. She has several other kids and no husband to help her out so she needs to go and work during the day. She had been leaving him in various places and finally decided to permanently bring him to a place where he will be cared for. He did not cry and was not very upset when she left, an indication that he is pretty used to being left by her, but he does seem sad, does not smile or interact with the other kids yet. In addition to HIV, he also has TB so he has multiple problems he is being treated for in addition to the emotional problem he must have from being abandoned.
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