Life is precious and God is good! We are very thankful life has been spared and everyone at Casa Esperanza of Angels is safe.
We are saddened by the destruction Typhoon Rai (Odette) caused at the orphanage and all over the islands that were in the storm’s path. It began as a Category 1 storm and quickly strengthened to a Category 5 by the time it hit the islands. As the orphanage was directly in its path, sustained winds were over 100 mph for one entire night. As Rai traveled west, it ripped down homes, trees and power cables, bringing with it heavy rain, widespread flooding and landslides. Communities and villages were destroyed and hundreds of thousands were left homeless. Over 4 million people were affected by Rai. The death toll is reported to be 375 but many people are still missing.
It is too soon for Ronald to estimate the cost of the damage. The public road to the orphanage from the main highway has been washed out and cannot be traveled by vehicles. It is not owned by the orphanage.
Some areas have power but it has been almost two weeks since the storm and the orphanage still does not have electricity.
The houses were flooded but their have finished the clean up inside. The construction was good and the houses are not damaged. The roofs held strongly. The two vehicles are O.K. as they were parked on the highest part of the campus away from trees.
The tent used for worship was torn apart. The frame still stands and perhaps the canvas tent can be restored. They had worship services there on Sunday and Bible class on Wednesday night. During the week, it was used for school classes. Due to the pandemic, public schools have been closed for two years.
The orchard that was producing a lot of fruit for the children was badly damaged.
Their garden was destroyed.
Part of the concrete block wall was blown down.
Thank you for your support for this orphanage. They are very grateful for the financial support but, most of all, for your prayers.
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