Put a house under a Christmas tree...

Mexico was a great experience for everyone. Our hosts were gracious and helpful every step of the way. We enjoyed getting to know Erika and her three children and the other neighboring families while we wer building the home. We pooled our funds and purchases several much needed items for Erika and her children; a table and chairs, microwave and two sets of bunk beds, amongst other items. We left here with a strong sense of having been blessed by blessing others. Praise God! Thanks for all your support.

Christmas Mexico House is mission accomplished. We raised over $3600 towards the project in addition to donations towards team expenses. Thank you!

Team Leader, Greg Harris, writes, "...It took us 5 days to build this house, longer than normal because we had a few challenges. We had to redesign the roof beams and then custom make some cross beams. We logged some long days. We are all healthy even after eating at a roadside taco stand. When we turned the house keys over to Erika and her children it was a pretty emotional moment for many. We invested an additional $1400 in the project by buying beds and a table and chairs and other items. Without these they had just a good dry home.

Erika literally danced toward the front door while holding her daughters hand before she got to the front door. There was quite a crowd gathered out front and I had a hard time speaking to everyone because of all the emotions. The level of poverty was very high. The huts were commonly made of tar paper and scrap wood with a blanket on the dirt for a bed. They had water nearby which sure helped but we understand the water is the worst in Mexico... Without a doubt it was a great trip. We were so fortunate to help out a very needy family with a much better home. "

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