Magdalena and her daughter were abandoned by her husband two years ago. Since then she has struggled to make ends meet by making crafts to sell in the market. Her income each month is Q.200 (about $25). Meanwhile, Britani (age 6) is in need of orthopedic surgery to repair dysplasia or her right hip, but Magdalena cannot find the money to properly feed the two of them, much less pay for surgery. She had heard about our ministry several months ago, but was ashamed to ask for help. Finally, with no food in their home, she reached a point of desperation and came to us.
We immediately loaded up one of the boxes of food we give out each month in our distribution along with a box of Kids Against Hunger packets and drove them back home. We also arranged for Britani to go to Hermano Pedro on Monday morning to see a doctor and get a referral to one of their orthopedic specialists. We provided the money they needed for that appointment and x-rays. We are hopeful that she will be put on a list to be seen by the next Faith in Practice team who will provide her surgery free of charge.
Ironically, as we drove them home in our van I realized that their house is only about 100 yards from Hogar de la Esperanza. She lives in a wooded section behind our house, but it is about a 10 minute drive on rough roads to get there. From this point forward, I will be using the 4-Runner to visit them.
What we are in need of is a sponsor to pay for monthly food to be provided to Magdalena and Britani. We would like to make their food amount higher because of the desperate nature of their situation, so we are seeking a $45 a month sponsor. If you can help with some or all of that need, would you please write to me at daryl@hopeforhome.org?
Thanks so much for all your prayers, support and encouragement! Blessings from Guatemala!
Daryl, Wanda and the Crew
