A Fresh Start

Our team got on the back of a pick-up truck this morning and headed out to the village of Rio Frio to meet the 12 families that we are building homes for this week.  It's about an hour long ride which gives us the opportunity to see the beautiful landscape, the volcanoes in the distance, and so much still green from rain season that has just ended.
Although we just got a brief introduction today, there was such a warmth and friendliness as we greeted the families. Amongst the new home owners are construction workers, farmers, a seamstress, a waitress, homemakers and others who sell goods. These are people who work hard and are trying to provide for their families, all of whom have young children.  But the harsh reality is that as hard as they work, they are not able to attain a house on their own.
It's exciting for us to be a part of something where people are given a lift up. This is a new start on life that can give them better health because they have a roof that keeps them dry and floors that get them out of the mud; better security because they can lock their doors and keep their family safe.
We are looking forward to working alongside these families this week to give them that fresh start.  Our prayer is that people are pointed to God as He pours out His great love on the families and on our team as we work together!