We are now in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico. Well, about an hour or so south of Tuxtla, which is the capital. On Saturday, we were able to walk the site of the project which is 105 acres of grassy and alittle foresty land. Afterwards we met Bill and Tammy, the owners of the land and the orphanage home. We were able to play with the 16 kids there and get to know their vision for the what they want this land to become. They are so loving and faith-driven that they are definitely an inspiration for me.
This land will be made up of various homes with up to 8 children (either orphans or abandoned children) and host parents. They want the host parents to be either a Mexican couple or two single ladies. They want about 10 homes.
There will also be a school for these children. Not only regular rooms, but also a music room and an art room. They are also going to have places to learn other skills, like carpentry, mechanics, arts. This is because some of these kids will not go past high school and can use these other skills to get jobs. They will be learning English as well, which will also help them.
They are going to have a farm with goats, chickens, bunnies, and cows that the kids will be able to help out with as well as the host fathers. They also have mango and lime trees to help them become more self-sufficient.
Going to the arctitecture and engineering meetings are actually really fun for me. I can see how it will all come together to be a great place for the kids!
Please pray for all the volunteers that will be working so hard this week. For their safety on the site and for health with the food and water. Also, that we would all be focused on God and well-rested daily to do His work. Thank you all for your support and prayers!
Julie
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