Four-year-old Sebastian* had a big and laborious task to complete. With a sense of urgency, he bustled about the beach, hauling and lugging as many of the heavy green balls he could find. He needed to collect all of them, and bring them back to Quito. Then, he saw an opportunity he couldn’t resist…

Little John*, who has just turned one, is not too keen on transitioning from familiar purees to the adventurous unknown of solid foods. He’s in no hurry to walk either. Why walk on just two legs when one can use all four limbs to get around?

Elizabeth was feeling frustrated. She had worked so hard hand-crafting her balero, a cup-and-ball toy, along with the other children at FHC’s Vacation Bible School program, but she just couldn’t seem to catch the ball in the cup...

His sleepy eyes struggle to focus as his tia gently wakes him up. She helps him get dressed and makes sure his uniform is neat. After a nutritious and delicious breakfast, she packs his school bag and, with encouraging words, sends him off to school…

There is something about the way little Katy* says “good morning” that really does seem to promise one a good morning. “Buenos dias!” she says in the sweetest tone while tilting her head, greeting everyone she encounters. When…

Every eye was fixed on Nelcy, Carla’s* madrina (godmother) as she removed Carla’s flat shoes and transitioned her to her first pair of high heels. It was the moment everyone had been waiting for. Carla was leaving behind girlhood and was officially a señorita, a young lady.

Lucas* was busy in the kitchen making passion fruit juice, when suddenly one of his tias, Pilar, entered and poured herself a glass of water. Usually self-conscious when people watch him prepare food or snacks, his hands began to tremble, and he started absentmindedly adding water to the juice.

Christmas came early for little Gabriela* as she was able to meet her forever family! With a bow almost as big as her tiny head and a stunning red dress, Gabriela ran as fast as she could to meet the loving arms of her dad, mom, and sister…