School Building- the Latest!

I'm am excited and looking forward to the completion of the school building in Guatemala! I have an update for you on the progress of the building.

Before Christmas I learned that tile was up on the walls, with plans to finish the floor after Christmas, in one of the bathrooms. (Yippee for progress!)

Today I found out what still needs to be completed and how much is needed for that...so I want to share it with you, then if it's in your heart to do, you can get involved! =)

The total cost still needed is $3,500. This includes: stucco, 4 doors, 4 windows, finishing the boys bathroom, an area for washing, and the electrical connection by the power company.

To me that doesn't sound like a lot of money...I'm sure if we get behind this it could be done quickly. I know I'm personally doing something about this, and I hope you'll join me. It is going to be wonderful for the children to have a school building!

Thank you for taking the time to think about this opportunity to bless these precious children!
Have a happy New Year!!!! =D

Want to get involved? Here's what to do:

1) Make checks payable to Mutual Faith Ministries International (MFMI)

2) Clearly designate: For LIFE Unlimited Guatemala- School
3) Mail to:
MFMI c/o LIFE Unlimited
P.O. Box 951060
Mission Hills, CA 91395-1060

School building progress

I want to share the vision for the school with you, and then some pictures. =)

The vision for the school is primarily that the children know Christ and secondarily to provide the children with a good education so they can break the cycle of poverty. Without that good education when the children leave the home they struggle. However, with a good education they have a better chance of success. The children who have seen others leave the home without an education and have seen their struggle now have a vision for education. These children better understand the value of a good education.

The vision also includes providing the children with an education in computers, using a library, and developing life skills in addition to the basic subjects.

Below are some pictures of what the school looks like now. So much progress has taken place since I last posted pictures of it. Enjoy! =)





<----- Here is the school! =)

This is one of two bathrooms. ----->

(They still need toilets, stalls, sinks, and tile on the walls and floors.)

<---- This is a closet.

(A great place for needed shelving.)

The second part of the school. ---->

(It still needs stucco and paint.)

<------ This is the office.

(It needs office furniture and shelving.)

This is one of five classrooms! ---->

(Won't it look great with the needed desks and writing boards?!)

I would like to see this school completed. The school year in Guatemala starts in January and the goal is to have two class rooms and the bathrooms completed by then. Would you help? Beyond the things I wrote beside the pictures, these things are also needed to complete the school:

windows and doors (special doors and windows which will protect everything inside)

pavers blocks (for the courtyard in front of the school- an area for the children to play)

curtains, etc. for decoration

pencil sharpeners, etc. for school use

computers

library

$1800 is needed at this point for the windows and doors.

If you would be interested in helping finish the school building for these precious children, please do the following:

1) Make checks payable to Mutual Faith Ministries International (MFMI)

2) Clearly designate: For LIFE Unlimited Guatemala- School
3) Mail to:
MFMI c/o LIFE Unlimited
P.O. Box 951060
Mission Hills, CA 91395-1060

A family tradition...

One of our family traditions to is to go as a family to find a Christmas tree, cut it down, bring it home, and decorate it. We really enjoy this time together. It's just fun! =)
This year the wind was very cold out in the fields...and being that I just returned from Guatemala not that long ago, it felt even colder to me. But it was still a great time. Great memories! =)

Back in the States...

<------- I went from here,









<--------- to here!
















Yes, I am back in the cold of the northern United States. Quite a temp change for me going from Guatemala to Illinois! There are also many other things different being back in the States. But I'm here planning my wedding...YEAH!!! =D