On July 15, Yessenia turned 15 years old. She was adopted by Brady and Trish Testorff in 2006. A girl's 15th birthday is VERY special here......like her Sweet 16th in the States. It is where she is turns from a girl to a woman and is given a new pair of shoes for this resemblance. Brady gave a small speech and Trish changed Yessenia's shoes for her. It was a touching moment. We had cake and empañadas! It was a great time of fellowship and a great experience for Yessenia, her family (biological and adopted), and friends (from church and the albergue)!! Here are some pictures of this celebration!
Preparation with Luz and Betsy
The cake and bouquet!
The entryway where Yessenia walked down!
Brady and Trish
Now entering.....Yessenia escorted by her father, Brady!!
Her small bouquet was given by our director Liz.
Maria and Yamelit sang "Friends" by Michael W. Smith accompanied by Hugo on the guitar.
Her new shoes put on by her mother Trish but given by her friend. (Wedding shoes of a friend)
Robyn and Joel singing.
Testorff Family (Yessenia is on the left...you can't see her.) From left to right: David Fohn Jr.(translator), Paul, Brady, Bailee, Emma, Eliza and Trish.
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