Progress Made

December is half over and Ron has been gone 43 days.    Even though it was difficult for both of us to be in separate places, we are managing to accomplish our goals.   Ron has moved into the safe house pictured in the previous posting.    He is still waiting for the closing due to the governor signing off on the purchase.   The lady that owns the house told Ron to go ahead and move in all the things he has purchased and gave him permission to stay in the house.   He does not have internet service at the house so I am receiving only short emails sent from his phone.    He said he has gotten the kitchen in order and he is now cooking for himself.    He was happy to leave the hotel for several reasons.   He only had a small fridge and it was limited what food he could buy.   He didn't like the hotel restaurant but he found a Chinese restaurant where he had some good meals.    When he arrived, no one else was in the hotel but now tourists are arriving and the hotel is noisy.     

Ron will send me pictures to post of the inside of the house when he get the internet connected.

Ronald and Gigi have moved into the family cottage they have been constructing.   

Gigi spent her own money on the decorations so it looks festive for the upcoming holidays. They are really happy to be there to enjoy the house for the holidays.   This cottage has two bedrooms.  They have their office in the second bedroom.   Now they are complying with the government regulations to have the office for the foundation in a separate building from the children.

They will eventually build 2-3 more family cottages in the future to accommodate other staff members or visitors as the work grows in future years.    The complete plan includes a separate administration building, a multi-purpose building to serve as a place of worship and a school for the children.  They are presently using a tent for worship, schooling and other activities.   It serves their needs very well but it is not durable to last indefinitely and would certainly not survive a hurricane.

Laundry house on left.

Inside of the laundry house below.

The one room, laundry house has been their home for more than two years to allow space for the children.  You can see how small that space is by looking at the picture of Ronald sitting at the table with Brenda, Gigi's mom.   

Good news from Nepal.    Ranjit, our worker who has been so sick with COVID is finally at home.   I don't know what complications he has or how he is feeling but we are pleased that he is able to go home.

Wishing our family, friends and supporter/sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!