More Updates

We wanted to share a few updates with you:

NEW SITE:  please check the New Site page to see the progress there.  Things are really coming along! 

JOEMMY & JAMIE:  Daisy has thought of a way to keep Joemmy and Jamie in El Callejon, but still protect them at night.  Could we build a small bedroom for them, in between their home and their aunt Francia’s home? 

It would have a door that entered through Francia’s house, but no access from their dad’s.  They could still eat with him, but at night, none of the guys he has come around could get to them. 

Hans and Daisy looking at the space.
Francia's house (l) and J&J's home (r)

We know this solution isn’t perfect, but it allows them to stay living in their community in much more safety, with their aunt able to care for them.  In a confusing twist that we don’t quite understand, Francia has told us she is not pregnant. 

We’re not sure if she miscarried, or only thought she was.  She still doesn’t feel she has room, but is open to having their doorway in her house. 

Their dad, too, is okay with this solution.  While it is very sad that he is fine with being shut off from his children, it also a blessing!

Francia's wall (J&J's house is to the right)

Today Hans (Construction) came and looked at where we’d like to have the room built.  He said it was a possibility.  We are praising God!  The cost for building the room will be a few hundred dollars.  We’ll also need to find a second-hand bed and bedding. 

If any of you would like to contribute to this project, please send Kimberley an email so we can tell you the best way to send funds.  We ask that you would continue your prayers for this situation.  We know that they are making a difference.

PLANS FOR 2012:  We've been spending time this week planning for next year.  When things are a little more solidified, we’ll be sure to share them with you so you can join us in prayer. 

For now, we’d love your prayers that we are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit, even when He puts ‘way out there’ ideas on our hearts.  Our God is the God of the impossible, and we don’t want our own insecurities and misgivings to keep us from doing His will in El Callejon.

VACATION!:  All SI-DR sites will be on vacation for three weeks starting next week.  Even though we won't be in El Callejon, the people there will continue to be, so we ask you to join us in continuing to lift them up in prayer.  

While we're away, we'll spend time resting, Kimberley will travel to Visalia (SI's U.S. office) for new staff orientation, and both Daisy and she will be preparing lessons, crafts, and more for the new year.  We welcome your prayers that this time will refresh us and energize us for 2012. 

Thank you, friends! Your interest and encouragement refresh us, and your prayers truly uplift us!