A week and a half ago, a man came to our door telling us about his parents whose house had caught on fire and they had lost everything. The presidencia (local government) offered to help build a new roof, but were asking if we could provide some help as well. I went out to visit and fell in love with them right away. They are in their 80's and had a little store to sell snacks and cokes. Of course I saw their refrigerators all melted and destroyed with most of the rest of their belongings as well. When we arrived to help, their children had already replaced the roof and had started putting stucco on the walls. So, we went to work and finished the stucco, painted, and installed new electrical throughout the house. Also, due to the kindness of one of our benefactors we were able to purchase a new refrigerator for them to begin selling cokes again!
They really are very happy and appreciative, the Mexican culture does not smile for photos!
The inside was too dark and already repaired some when I had taken these photos, but you can see some of the smoke damage over their windows.
I pray that all our benefactors can know through these photos and stories all the help they are providing to the people of this place. May God bless you all for your generosity!
Keep us all in your prayers! God Bless!
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