My friends. This is Estella, her 12 year old daughter, Rosa and her mother, Irmalinda. Estella was at my home today cleaning and when she was done I drove her home. I don't normally do this but we had a box of food to give her and it was too heavy to carry to her home. So we arrived at her home and her daughter ran outside speaking extremely fast in their indigenous language and said that Estella's husband had escaped the rehab center and was there at the house. She said he arrived at the house already drunk and was screaming at her and her brother. So Rosa ran into their home grabbed her shawl and a bag with some shoes in it and left. I drove the two of them to her mother's home and that is where she will stay until things calm down. Poor Estella. Her worst nightmare has come true. Only sooner than she had hoped. Please pray.
Here is a picture of Estella's mom's home.
We went to visit Marielena and Alfre, her son. They said that she was not going to lose her home and she was doing well for now. She even had a smile on her face! Please keep praying!
We went to the house of our blind friend, Irma. She wasn't home b/c her husband had been drinking all week and it just isn't safe for her there when he is drinking. She was at her son's home. Her daughter-in-law allowed me to take pictures of Irma's home. Remember this is a very sick, blind women and this is how she lives. Sadly, this is still much better than how Estella lives.
This is the other side of the home. Her kitchen in the corner.
I just liked this photo of the pots on the wall and the view in the background. It also shows that it probably gets pretty cold in there.
This is the outside of the home.
This was Irma's daughter-in-law's home. 3 people live there.
This is the road in front of Irma's home. The view is beautiful, but she can't see it. It also happens to be the same view we have in our backyard. We are blessed. I thank God for my health and my vision!
Please pray for our friends. The poverty is bad and the alcoholism is worse. The two together makes for a very depressing life. It depresses me every day I see it. Love you all! Missy
