House #6

The family receiving house #6 was that of Jose Erasmo Alfero and his wife Yenny. They have 4 children; two of them, Fernando (8 yrs) and Yaquelen (5 yrs) are in school, Jose (3 yrs) and Daniel (9 mths) are still at home. The couple met at her brother’s birthday party; Jose was a friend of Yenny’s brother. They have been together for 10 years but have only been married for the last 3 years. They did not have the $10 required to purchase the marriage licence right away so were only able to afford it 3 years ago. They were both born in San Philipe and were raised as Roman Catholics.

Jose is a day labourer on a nearby farm. He helps to grow beans and corn. They hope that their children can finish school and that their daughter can become a teacher and their son a doctor. Jose hopes, personally, to have better opportunities in his own life.

This house will bring joy and happiness and security to the family. They thank God for sending the Canadians to help them build their new home. The home is close to Jose’s parents and the whole family is very close.

They go to the Catholic Church when they are able to attend.

by Sid & Chris Frere