Bridge is closed - often. These are hard times...

Friends, the problems of the social unrest and conditions on the street as well as border crossing from McAllen to Reynosa continue. I spoke with Sister Elma today. They are serving God in the trenches~

Spirits are good inside the home. Another store in Reynosa collected donations at check out for Casa MAMi and gave the proceeds to construct stairs, a fence and a play area on the roof of the home at the Río Frío location.

The property next door is still for sale and the price is falling! The family representative died. This is truly a 'wait and see how God is working' story! Eventually, when God's timing is perfect, the funds and the price will coincide! Hallelujah~

For now, the Casa de Niños on Carranza street, a few blocks from the main location, is keeping a few boys. Some parents would rather keep their boys at home in poverty, than listen to their complaints of having to wake up early and take a shower each night. We have heard stories of how hard it is to live in areas plagued with poverty and violence. Sister Elma enforces rules, such as: you must wake up early, in order to have breakfast at Casa MAMi and go to school; you cannot roam the streets; you must do homework, help with chores, and go to bed clean. Children today feel entitled to complain, and some parents give into their complaints. Girls have made the adjustment and are following a good regimen. Let us pray that some boys will rise to the occasion and give leadership at the Casa de Niños.

On a happy note: Our church sent about 60 pounds of never worn VBS t shirts, all sizes to Sister Elma. She was very excited, and wanted to know if she was allowed to share them with poor people or anyone in particular! OF COURSE!! May anyone who needs them be blessed~!
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