Today we began our first day serving in Panama. We had the opportunity to tour Casa Providencia in Colon, Panama; a new orphanage that is being open in Panama within the next year. Casa Providencia will be home to special needs orphans in Panama and is run by an amazing couple from the United States. Matt and Misty came from North Carolina to help reform adoption laws in Panama and ultimately opened Casa Providencia.
We began our day touring the renovations of the new orphanage. It was inspiring to hear Matt be so enthusiastic about the renovations and how beautiful the orphanage will be. As a group we gave Matt tips and suggestions as to what equipment we thought would be needed in the physical therapy gym that will be in the building. Casa Providencia is not only an orphanage but a place for these children to receive therapy, schooling, and vocational skills. It is truly going to be a safe haven for many children in Panama that otherwise would not get the care and love they need and deserve.
After a full day of touring Casa Providencia, Matt and Misty graciously hosted us for dinner and fellowship. It was absolutely inspiring to hear the story of how Matt and Misty came to live in Panama. The couple kept reiterating that God called them to Panama to help these children. No matter how deep your religious beliefs are it is amazing how this couple have so much faith and gave up everything to come down here to serve. Matt and Misty are thriving down here raising their family that consists of two adopted Panamanian children, Peter and Rosie, and their biological son, Issac. They are a beautiful family with a beautiful life down here.
Casa Providencia is still in phase one of development; renovations are still being made to the building. Matt took the time to tell us what he needs to continue developing the orphanage as well as taking our suggestions as to what physical therapy equipment and needs needed to be met for the orphanage to be successful. As a group, we all agree that we want to help support Matt and Misty and this project in anyway we can. Casa Providencia runs off of donations alone and continues to need financial support to be successful. Please check out their website to learn more about this mission and the children in Panama that could use our help. Matt, Misty and Casa Providencia are an inspiration and a reminder that with faith, much can be accomplished.
Casa de Providencia
http://casaprovidencia.org
-El grupo de Panama
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