Only with God....

Almost 3 years ago...when we (Pedro and Felis Patlan) first moved here we had 11 kids in the home and I thought that was a lot of kids and I struggled to learn their names, tell them apart and forget remembering their stories...

I was in the home today and was trying to figure out a space dilemma and was counting the babies...(the ones that don't go to school) and we have 12 of them, I was thinking wow...that's a lot of babies...

Then it hit me....that we now have 50 children in the home and that only 12 of them were babies.
And I thought 11 was hard to handle....

Our children's home has grown so much in the last 3 years and we are proud to say that we know ALL of their names and their stories...most of them heartbreaking but we are now at MAXIMUM capacity.
We cannot take in anymore children, unless some of our kids are returned to their families or transferred to other orphanages. 

We are amazed how God continues to provide for the kids and for the daily needs and utilities of Eagle's Nest.  We couldn't imagine keeping the doors open 3 years ago with 12 kids and adoptions being shut down...and now adoptions are stillshut down and we are providing for 50 children!
How is this possible???

ONLY WITH GOD!!!

We can't do this alone.
Our God is faithful to provide all our needs and
 it's our responsibility to share the stories and the need....

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; 
knock and the door will be opened to you."
 Matthew 7:7

It may sound like we are always asking for money....
and sharing our needs but if we don't share....
then no one will know our needs and we won't be able to
provide for the 50 kids we have plus the
40 workers at Eagle's Nest and our family as well.

So here we are...sharing the need again.

Please consider getting involved with our ministry.

There are so many ways you can help

PRAY

SERVING - ON A MISSIONS TEAM
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FINANCIAL WHERE THE LORD LEADS YOU TO GIVE 
HERE ARE OUR BIGGEST NEED AREAS

CHILDREN'S HOME - CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A CHILD
MISSIONARY FAMILIES - CLICK HERE TO GET CONNECTED
SCHOOL - CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
CLICK HERE TO GIVE TO THE GENERAL FUND

And the last way you can help...is to SHARE our ministry
and our needs with your friends, families, coworkers and churches.

*** If you can't give financially...get creative and maybe host a garage sale, bake sale,  jog-a-thon, candle party...
there are so many fun ways that you can help that won't cost you anything but your time.  

Buy a Book

Our school at Eagle's Nest has been a great ministry....

but with a great ministry comes some stresses and most of that is financial.

In our school of 160 student, we have 34 children that don't have parents to help pay for the tuition.  We still have to come up with the costs so that we can pay our teachers.  Right now we only have 10 of our kids in the school sponsored and paid for...which means we have another 24 to find the funds for. 

So my Mom (Claire Boggs) and I put our heads together and decided to break it down to be more affordable for those that would like to help but can't afford the full amount.

The "BUY A BOOK CAMPAIGN" is 

to raise the remaining funds 

that have not been covered already! 

Thank you to Heather, Daniel & Amber, Barbara, Brad & Ana, Casey and Stephanie, Adrianna, Lemmongrass Salon, George and Deena,  and Dan and Julie for the funds that you have given to sponsor our kids at Eagle's nest. 

To break it down...we need 440 books purchased (not literally but figuratively).  

At $25 per book on the bookshelf "picture", we will have raised the needed funds to have every child.

When you purchase a book or multiple books...we will add your name to the book shelf and color in the book.  So that by the end of the campaign we will have all the books filled in.  

Here is where we need YOU! 

Will you commit to buying ONE book and then challenge ONE friend to do the same?  

So we ask you to SHARE SHARE SHARE this and help us get the word out.

Our goal is to have the funds by March 31st!  

Help us REACH that GOAL!  

NOTE: There will be multiple bookshelves as this bookshelf doesn't have space for 440 books.  :)

December and the Christmas Holiday Season.  We all would not trade it for anything, but this season was a whirl wind.  Two days before Felis and Pedro came back from the USA, our church  had Vacation Bible School.  100+ children each afternoon.  

We were so thankful for our helpers. 
We had a team come from Pittsburg University to minister to Eagle's Nest.  11 amazing ladies.  They brought their talents and ideas crafts and gifts for a Christmas party.  We all were blessed.  Then Felis and Pedro were a day late coming home.  We are glad they made it.  We all missed them very much.

University Pittsburg, with Talia and Asia as their leaders.
This was their party. 

VBS Paper change for the
Christmas tree celebrating Jesus' Birthday. 

Our 47th Anniversary. Dinner in Pana. 

On the 20th Larry and I took time out to celebrate our wedding anniversary  of 47 yrs. We went to dinner down at the lake.

Amy loving on Angel.  They came to bring joy to the orphanage as their
Christmas gift to each others.  What a blessing they were to us. 

Jace spending quality time with Jose Pablo. 

Friday night we had our party for an Eagle's Nest gift exchange party.  With our visitors, Amy and Jace from Oregon, plus the Team with Talia and friends, our workers and children we had 85 people for a party.  We had long table down the hall of the home tables full of food and traditional red grapes we all had lots of laughs and enjoyed the celebration of Christmas.  We did not forget that Christ is the reason for the season.

Pable family visit and their party. 

The next day, two adoptive families stopped by while visiting Guatemala.  Shultz family and Pable family. They also brought Christmas gifts for all. Another party

Shultz family.

When VBS was over, the plan was for a program on Sunday the 23. It was called a Talent show where the Church people showed their talents our Christmas tribute. Paches (traditional tamales for celebrations) were served for 120 people.  Left overs were given to the home.  They had paches for breakfast and lunch and Christmas day, a surprise visit from a former gardener brought more paches.

Dorian and the kids helped decorate the  Tree. 

Monday we all worked to make sure all the children had a bag of gifts, including clothes, new undies, socks and a few toys.  Wow, 40 kids to come out even.  Only mothers know that dilemma,
but we did it. Our volunteers helped and we were all glad when it was worked out.

Annika and the Big girls sang. 

Adrianna's little class sang. 

After fire crackers at midnight the bags were brought to the Christmas tree to be ready for the morning.
A young couple Evan and Britney from Pana brought two new bikes for the little children.  Those were place under the tree.  Excitement was a buzz in the morning as the kids waited and waited and waited for 10:00 am when they could open. 

The big boys were very sad, when given their bags.  The bags were smaller and fewer items.  We couldn't help but watch them.  Then Felis announce their names to go outdoor.  Then we watched as the boys saw their new 24" shinny bikes.

Those smiles were priceless.  Eliseo, Nahum, Ever, Juan Carlos and Jose Luis all got new bikes.  They were so excited.

The medium boys got a bike to share and the big girls are sharing.  The couple of old bikes were fixed so Christmas day they were all worn out by riding bikes.  Happiness all around.  Larry and I even had our turn.

The complete Christmas season, we reminded the children that we were thankful that Jesus came to earth to provide life for us.  They are thankful and so are we.  This could not have been possible with out our sponsors.

God Bless Everyone, and Happy New Year......Claire and Eagle's Nest Staff.

November activities

November started with Larry and I going from Grandparents to Parents for our 3 kids here at Nido while Felis and Pedro made a trip to the USA for fund raising and reporting.

Adrianna, Dorian and Annika.  They are big helps and have done well going to school each day in Pana. They are each learning to cook a meal a week.   Mom and Dad will be home soon.  Skype has been wonderful.



We had a big Birthday party for 5 kids. Cake, candy and presents.

 




Our volunteers Kinsey and Carly Bykerk have worked hard keeping our kids with activities.  Sports with Dennis the PE teacher, and games and movies and English classes.  Thank you girls for your dedication.   It is hard to keep 40 kids busy during the summer vacation.  It has been good with some down time as well, the kids just get to do what they like part of the day.  Video games, TV, outdoors hikes and play ground play and some indoor.  We have had no rain.

We also had Thanksgiving with friends and family.

Two Hospital visits. Ever broke his color bone crashing on a bike.  Maria had a hangnail that got out of hand.  The hospital didn't do anything, but Mama Clarita cured it.

Then we added to our group with a tiny little baby left in the street.  She is Linda Valarie, We will call her Valarie (English pronunciation)  She is one month old and healthy, after she was found she was taken to the hospital, where she had good care.  1 month old and about 8 lbs.

Today was Spring/Winter Cleaning, everyone pitched in to help.



Christmas is coming soon with all the activities, celebrations, and Vacation Bible School, Christmas Eve talent show.  I'm tired already.

The big kids and our church kids 21 of them went to 3 day youth camp.  It was really good for all involved.  Jerry Kinman hosted the camp with a guest speaker from Mexico.





Thanks so much for your continued support of the home and our children.  They are cared for and happy and well fed thanks to you and your love for the orphans.
 

Benjamin's Outing.

The court has decided to give Benjamin to an Uncle and Aunt.  He has recently met his family, and they came to visit a couple of times and they met him in court.  The order was that the family visit a few times and then he could go for an overnight visit Sat-Sun.  So today his 17 yr. old cousin came to pick him up and take him for a sleep over.  He was happy and excited for the adventure.  He is so quiet, but he smiled and went without protest.
The family is not evangelical, I asked them to make sure he continued to learn about God as he has  learned here.  The young man assured me that they would.  They made a room for him and seem proud that he was going to be a part of his family.  Ramon said, when Benjamin was born and given up he was only 11 and did not know of his birth.  The family was surprised when they were called into court.  The uncle has 6 children and one more on the way.  They do seem to care.
January is the date of the transfer so we pray all will be well for Benjamin and his new life.

He'll be back tomorrow at 2:00 pm.

Won't You Sponsor Me?

We have two little ones, who celebrated their birthdays tonight. The do not have sponsors.
They are new to Eagle's Nest.

Angel is special needs and was very malnourished. His rotten teeth and big smile was priceless.
He seemed to know that he was the center of the party.

Little "Elenita"also with us because of malnourishment is becoming more lively each day. She was special tonight too.

Please consider being a sponsor to one of these little needy ones.
www.eaglenestint.org  find their picture and click the donate button.  $33 a month
Thank you in advance.

Angel is 2 yrs old. 

Maria Elena "Elenita"  2 yrs old. 

Ever Broke his collar bone

Kids will be kids.   The boys were playing in the parking lot with the few toys we have for out doors.
One little bike for 3 yr. olds was the toy of choice even tho it didn't have brakes.  They all were taking turns, and Ever had his turn, but hit a rock and the bike flipped him on his shoulder.

We took him to the hospital and they sent him home to go back in the morning for the examine.
He is back home again and needs to have his right arm in a sling for 3 wks.

The good thing there is no school.  He likes to read so maybe he can get some reading done during this time.

We would like to purchase a few bikes for the big kids to share, maybe for Christmas. More accidents I'm sure but ..... kids will be kids.

Ever is in good spirits.