Update on Ines

During the HBI Team Peru trip in July, the staff of HBI visited with Ines and her family to celebrate a special birthday. On 10 June, little Ines turned 5-years old.

This year has been a very important year for little Ines - she started school, began walking for the first time, and developed more and more independence from her family. During our short stay for her birthday celebration - we were able to watch Ines interact with her cousins and the children of the area. We could see that this shy little girl is starting to come out of her "shell" and really allow her personality to come forth.

Ines is attending a special school for children with high need medical diagnosis - started in part by the Anglican Church of Peru. She spends 5-days per week at the school with instruction in a variety of different realms. Her mother, Ms. Vicki, works at the school to help defer costs - and to stay in close proximity to her little "angel."

Ms. Vicki told us that Ines is really enjoying school. School is a very important milestone in her development - as previous attempts to get Ines enrolled in a preschool were unsuccessful; as school administrators continually told the family that they were concerned that Ines was "infectious" and could get the other children sick. The school run by the Church, allows a nurturing environment for Ines and her mother to really explore Ines' development and emotional maturation.

Ines is a very special part of HBI and we are so happy to be a part of this beautiful family.