Ana Julia & Ingrid

"Hermana Carolina...I need your help!"

Forrest and I were getting ready to leave for church when Ana's desperate called arrived. One of the young girls she had taken in had been attacked by a dog. Ingrid is only 10 years old, she has been abandoned by her mother.

Ana had taken her to the national hospital to be treated. However, they had no money for a bus to return home or for the medicines needed. So...

We picked them up in front of the hospital. Ana carried Ingrid to the truck. She was trying to be brave, but there were tears as we put her on the seat. Her jeans were covered with blood, but there was a shy smile on her face.

Ana lives at the top of the hill. THE TOP! I didn't count the steps but there were a lot! Forrest carried Ingrid in his arms. All the neighbors came out to watch as the gringo giant carried her up the hill!

Ana, an abandoned woman, is amazing lady! She is raising her three children and manages to take in others that also need help. In one bedroom, "the girls room", there are two bunkbeds and a double bed, they all are occupied. She bakes bread to support her family. A team member from Virginia brought her ten new bread pans to help her in her business. The smile shows her delight and gratitude!

We help her as we can, food for the kids, supplies for her business, medicines for an injured little girl. She nevers asks, but always has a smile and says the Lord will provide!

Please add Ana and her extended family to your prayer list!