May 14, 2014 Honoring citizens of Guatemala that made contributions to Family Values from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

This is the Week of the Family here in Guatemala.  Last night there was a wonderful presentation at the local Barceló Hotel in Guatemala City to two recipients that made wonderful contributions to the country and community for the good of families.  They are Esperanza Barba and Carlos Vargas.  Ms. Barba has a radio talk show, is an author and family therapist.  Carlos Vargas founded hospitals, orphanages and foundations to help people here that can't help themselves.  He rescued a baby several decades ago and adopted the child.  See the following pictures. More on Esperanza Barba see www.spokeo.com/Esperanza+Barba . More on Carlos Vargas see website www.hopeoflifeintl.org

Frame certificates and porcelain figurines on the table.  The figurines of a family is just beautiful.  Deseret Book Store sells them.

Framed certificates and porcelain figurines of a family as awards

This is Carlos Vargas Junior son accepting the award for his father.  His father is in his 80's and not in good health at this point.

Esperanza Bara receiving her award from President Amodo and Ochoa of the area Presidency

Esperanza Barba a charming person

 Area President Carlos Amado speaking on behalf of the Church

President Amado speaking with attendees. He is a most gracious man and has been an area 70 for 30 years.

Esperanza being interviewed for TV and Radio

Esperanza Barba with President Amado and other guests

 Julio Alvarado with attendee supporting Carlos Vargas with Committee Chairman Cesar Colon

Karen Rodas works in the office and was on the committee for this event.  We have become good friends.