BEFORE
Back in November, our dear friends, Rick and Erica Penny and their boys came for a visit. We were able to spend a week of fellowship with their family which was a gift for us. Before they arrived, they raised money to build a home for Marta and Jose and their two boys. The Penny's home church, Christ the King, was instrumental in helping this family have a home of their own.
Last week, Jack was able to visit this sweet couple. They expressed their gratitude for their new home, which is also a work place for their family to make quality leather products. Jose explained how thankful he was for a secure home to store his work tools and leather goods, knowing the rain wouldn't come in and ruin his livelihood.
While Jose works on his leather business, Marta works hard at keeping house. Dust is prevalent here, especially during the dry season, so constant dusting and sweeping is necessary. When Jack complimented her housekeeping skills, she told him it is their responsibility to take care of the gift God has given them. Jose and Marta also told Jack they intend to keep their kids in school to honor God in that way, as well.
There is a special joy in visiting families after they've received a home. The blessing of a home is not simply putting a bandaid on poverty. It is changing the cycle of poverty. The Mil Casa Project is building homes to allow families to spend their hard earned money sending their children to school, just like Jose and Marta.
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