The community of San Lucas
was incredibly blessed to have 2 generous couples from MN
come and help build some homes and kitchens for the elderly last week!
(Photo below): The "before" shot...
The nice house you see in the distance is NOT the house we built! 😊
Unfortunately, this elderly couple (sitting on the far right in the picture)
had no home to call their own because their own children
had no more room for them, as their families too are growing
and space is so limited in the homes here in San Lucas.
This elderly couple (Eulogio & Candelaria) waited 6 months
for the group to come and build them a humble home with a small kitchen.
Thankfully, one of their children agreed to let us use their land
and build in front of their house (the one we didn't build) 😉
Getting started!
We had some unexpected helpers along the way...and of course, they were hired immediately!
How can one resist such CUTENESS?!
According to the group, they had asked some nuns in MN to pray for good weather...
and it rained only a few drops in the 9 days they were in San Lucas!
October supposedly is the "rainiest" time of the year, so a BIG shout out to the sisters!
We were able to do this house in 1.5 days because of such great weather...
...and of course because of such great workers!
...and of course because of such cute helpers!
😉
Another elderly couple that we helped were Alejandro & Gumercinda...
such a joyful and loving couple who have never asked me for anything.
It is always moving to work with the true "poor" because they are so humble-
even though they are in true need, they never ask for anything.
They are only grateful for whatever you can give
and always leave you feeling like you want to give more!
Having fun working together!
Thank you "Minne-amigos" for your hard work
and for the lasting friendships you have made with the people here in San Lucas.
You will not be forgotten and we look forward to your return!
