Many kids have called Love & Hope home over the past 10 years, and we currently have 18 children living with us. Today, we thought it would be fun to take a quick look at our youngest and our oldest.
Eliseo
Eliseo was just a few weeks old when he arrived at Love & Hope with is curly hair, and has been our little sweetheart ever since. Now five years old, Eliseo is as affectionate as ever. His trademark “move” is to say, “I want to tell you something.” Then, when you lean in to hear what he has to say, he surprises you with a kiss on the cheek. Eliseo exemplifies childlike faith. For example, when talking about the new house, Eliseo was adamant in pointing out to the other little boys that God had made it. Once, when examining the heart-shaped locket of one of our volunteers, Eliseo explained to her that, “God is in there.” Eliseo is about to complete his first year of preschool and is doing well. His quick little mind easily grasps new concepts and he is receiving wonderful marks. Eliseo loves to play soccer, play with the other kids, or just sit down to hear someone read him a story. He also has a special talent for making silly facial expressions that, if it’s possible, make him even cuter.
Jocelyn
When talking about Jocelyn, Rachel has said that she “wouldn’t have picked anyone else to be the oldest child.” How true. Jocelyn arrived at Love & Hope Children’s Home when she was 7 years old. She is now 17 and has grown into a wonderful example for our younger children. Jocelyn has a quiet, steady, and calm personality, yet is able to make us laugh with her quick and understated sense of humor. Jocelyn loves to read; it isn’t uncommon to find her in bed early or bypassing TV time just so she can finish reading another chapter in her novel. When she graduates from high school next year, Jocelyn hopes to study international relations and dreams of one day visiting England. 
Love & Hope’s mission is to holistically support Eliseo, Jocelyn and the rest of our children into young adulthood and beyond. We’re in this for the long-run! The physical, emotional and spiritual support that we provide wouldn’t be possible without the help of thousands of generous donors who have financially supported our home over the last 10 years. If you would like to be a part of making our vision a reality, join our 10 Years, 10 Friends, 10 Dollars campaign. Check back later this week to learn more about our amazing children (not that we’re biased or anything).