This month we have some wonderful news to share with you. Do you remember us telling you about Mariquita, the blind lady whose house was flooded with 2 feet of mud and debris in the summer rainstorms? With the change of terrain outside, she had to get on her hands and knees and crawl out to the clothesline to hang her laundry so she would not fall in any holes. We shared how we were hoping to build her a new home soon in a better location. Well, thanks be to God, the little house is finished!
Mariquita stayed with her daughter during the time of construction because her previous house was literally falling apart after the heavy rains. The roof of one of the rooms caved in and the place became too hazardous for her. This new home is solidly built on high ground and has easy access from a paved road that runs alongside it. The design is one open room containing her bed and a kitchen/dining area, with a small bathroom off to the side. This makes it easier for her to get around since she can’t see.
Despite December being a busy month, those working on her home rushed to get it done by Christmas.
Now all moved in, she tells us, “I’m so happy here! May God bless all of you who helped build me this wonderful place to live.”