Marta is one of the women who works at the soup kitchen. Last week a strong wind blew over a 8 ft cement wall next to her house that came crashing through their metal roof, breaking their beds and belongings. Fortunately, neither she or her 3 children we in the house at the time. She has moved in with a sister until her roof can be repaired as her house is now totally exposed on top. You may also notice that the walls are built completely of cinder block and the floor are cement or dirt. In some of the houses we've visited, roofs and walls are created by layering thick pieces of cardboard. This is very typical here as only the upper class can afford tile or wood. The little girl in the picture is one of Marta's daughters on the day we brought by mattresses and linens so they wouldn't have to sleep on the floor. We wanted to post some pictures to show you the reality of people's lives here. Most of our blog postings have been about exciting things that are happening here, but there have also been a lot of heartbreaking things we've witnessed and this is one of them.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Marta's house
Marta is one of the women who works at the soup kitchen. Last week a strong wind blew over a 8 ft cement wall next to her house that came crashing through their metal roof, breaking their beds and belongings. Fortunately, neither she or her 3 children we in the house at the time. She has moved in with a sister until her roof can be repaired as her house is now totally exposed on top. You may also notice that the walls are built completely of cinder block and the floor are cement or dirt. In some of the houses we've visited, roofs and walls are created by layering thick pieces of cardboard. This is very typical here as only the upper class can afford tile or wood. The little girl in the picture is one of Marta's daughters on the day we brought by mattresses and linens so they wouldn't have to sleep on the floor. We wanted to post some pictures to show you the reality of people's lives here. Most of our blog postings have been about exciting things that are happening here, but there have also been a lot of heartbreaking things we've witnessed and this is one of them.
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Hi Greg & Amy.
Wow, those pictures are truly heartfelt. If there is anything I can do, I will be happy to help. If you need donations let me know where I can send money.
Btw, you can email me at
aaron26f@hotmail.com
Hey guys, thanks for sharing the pictures and story about Marta. It's a great reminder of how totally and ridiculously blessed we are. We will be praying for Marta and her family.
WOW, THESE PICTURES ARE INCREDIBLE. THANKS FOR SENDING THEM SO WE CAN BE REMINDED OF HOW TRULY BLESSED WE ARE. MARTA LOOKS VERY SAD - SHE AND HER FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Whoa. What a huge and much needed reality check. Blessing on you all!
Hi Guys, Sarah and I think about you a lot and are always wishing you the best. We check your blog all the time.
Truly another eye opener of how blessed we are to live the way we do. Makes me so appreciative of our lives and the abundance of what we have!!
Our hearts and prayers are with Marta and her family. Mom& Dad G
Hi Greg and Amy
Just looked at your blog today. Marta eyes tell her story so well. Yes as everyone saids we are blessed with so much, May we be grateful and also willing to help those in need. Keeping you in our prayers and Marta and her family in prayer and thankful God is using you both there at this time, I am sure all there are being bless by your love. love aunt karen and uncle greg.
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