Happy New Year! I was going through my photos and realized that I had never posted the pictures of my godson's baptism back in August. My friend, Carmen, and her husband, Carlos, live in Tena and have a laundry service in the neighborhood of Bella Vista Baja. I got to know them because when I was an intern at Runa in the summer of 2011, I always washed my clothes there. They are originally from the coast of Ecuador, but have lived in Tena for several years. They have four children, Moshell, Andrea, Derek, and Adbias.
Here is the whole family with my friend Caro and me on the left (photo credit: Andrew Spurr)
Being a godmother in Ecuador means that every time I go to Carmen's house she feeds me a giant plate of food (even if I'm not hungry!) and I give Abdias Christmas and birthday presents and help out if they need anything. Really, it is a way to be included in a family.
He had a Catholic baptism. Here are a few photos in the church after the service.
The godfather, Carlos, Carmen, Abdias and I.
Baby Abdias and I:
The godfather and his family with a few extra kids who jumped in the photo:
Andrea and Abdias:
In Ecuador party favors are an important tradition. For Abdias' baptism there were two different favors and the little wax paper tag says his name, the date and the names of the godparents.
Recently I took Carmen and the kids out for a "salchipapa" dinner. The fast food of Ecuador - a plate of french fries and pieces of hot dog that you can top with sauces and salads. It was fun!
I hope everyone is well!
Love,
Aliana
