Thank you!

I just wanted to send an update to each of you, based on a request that we made a few weeks ago.  In one of my emails I had explained how challenging life had become for one of the families here in the branch.  The husband has lost his job, the son was without work, they had no lights or water, and most of their animals (ducks and chickens) had become sick and died.   Things were looking bleak.  I had asked you to pray for this good family that the Lord might see fit to relieve a bit of their suffering.

Angela asked my last night how they were doing.  I was surprised but grateful she asked.

Here is the latest:  they are not out of the woods yet, and quite frankly may never be.  But they are in good spirits and have had some improved luck.  The dad got a part time job building bricks for $10.00US per day.  On days that he doesn’t have work he is building and selling grills.  Thirteen of the ducklings survived - but that is all.  The Hermana had a food sale and earned enough to pay the light bill so they have lights again, and the church helped them a bit with their water bill so they have water again.

They are a wonderful yet humble family and we love them.  We love each of you and appreciate your support for us and for these wonderful families here in Horqueta.

Thank you.