about this family.
http://d-guatemalajourney.blogspot.com/2013/02/got-to-see-grublets.html
I met them a few years ago with Claire. She discovered the family years ago when their little shack stood alone in the field. The home is next to a tire shop and several other businesses now. If you don't look good you would assume it was just a junk area for the businesses. But it is not. It is a home to this family.
We had a lot of errands to run yesterday in Chela so it was after dark before we arrived. It actually looked deserted to me. Not one hint of light, we have assumed in past they had no electricity. The idea that they may of moved crossed my mind and my heart sank. Selfish of me but I would want to keep up with them regardless of where they lived. Felis turned the headlights toward house and we honked. The dogs that were pups last year came running outside and as soon as the older girl realized it was us they all came running. She shouted to the other kids and they all came running. Hugs, hugs and more hugs. Just loved seeing them. Dorian had been with us last year, Felis and Pedro's son, and the younger boys were happy to see him. They gave him a rabbit to hold while we passed out groceries and a bag of goodies for each of them. The kids said their mom wasn't going to come out for it was pretty cold, But she did, she bundled up in a hat and came out to see us. The kids were shivering from the cold so we didn't keep them outside long. The odds are they sleep huddled together at night to stay warm on cold nights like this. Most times when we stop they are very dirty with smudges of black which is probably from a small fire they have in the home, with no ventilation. Felis and I are hoping the mom will let us go in her home next time so we can see what we can do for them. Repairs, clean up, etc... Couldn't stop thinking of them last night, prayers for them all for warmth, safety, and God's provision.
If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him,
how can the love of God be in him? 1 John 3:17
p.s. Grublet name came from this story Larry and Claire's children listened to
growing up. It is an endearing term
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U59AKvP_E0&
growing up. It is an endearing term
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U59AKvP_E0&
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