The "before" kitchen in a home for young adults who were infected with HIV as babies and were all orphaned or abandoned. Although there is a small stove on the other side of the room, what you see is what they had.
The "before" bedroom.
We go with Ana Filip, one of the people who has looked after these young people since they were 2 years old, to buy appliances. Ana is "blown away" by the generosity of the Church. Little does she know we are just getting started!
The missionary "moving crew" arrive to help bring all the stuff we purchased into the apartment.
They assemble the chairs...
and the dining table.
They assemble the beds
and do a little quality test.
A new fridge, washing machine, microwave and kitchen cabinet are installed.
New bedding and towels along with...
dishes, pots, pans and other household items await the new young residents.
The girls talk to Ana about their plans to start university in the fall. After they cleaned and set up house, the girls invited us over to express their gratitude and to show us their cozy new home. We witnessed more than one miracle as this project came together. It was a humbling experience to be a part of it.
What a fantastic thing to be able to do! That's wonderful. You guys must have had a blast. It's hard to imagine all the miracles you saw.
ReplyDeleteOur ward did a food drive on Saturday and the food bank went from empty shelves to full shelves. They certainly needed it.
We attended the dedication of the new Camrose chapel this morning...another miracle. It is lovely and they are so delighted.
We send you our love and prayers...it's good to see you're keeping busy.
Love
Neil and Claudia
What a unique and humbling experience to help with this home. I'm currently preparing a talk for Sunday regarding Missionary Work and I'm finding your missionary experiences inspiring. Thanks for your example of doing the Lord's work and for sharing your experiences with everyone. :)
ReplyDeleteElder Schroedter is my son. He mentioned you in his letter. So, I googled your name. I am glad he is working hard for you.
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