It often rains here for weeks at a time durring the winter. You and I may never have to worry about having a dry place to sleep at night, but that is not the case for one of our friends and her family of 5. They live in a two bedroom house with a roof that is litterally falling apart above them. Her husband continues to patch holes as a temorary fix, but the tin is rusted through and there is no cover on the ridge of the roof. The rain pours down day after day and they scramble to keep their things dry.
Our friend works, but it has been very hard for her husband to get jobs in this tough economy. Roatan has an unemployment rate of 56%. Our friend makes less than $400/mo and without consistent work, there is no telling what her husband will bring in. They are amazing people commited to their community and the church. By carrying some of their burden, they can be even more of a light for Christ in their own community.
Thanks so some generous partners in ministry, are able to provide the materials for the husband to install a new roof this week!!!
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