Rubber gloves and a lot of water!!

A few weeks ago we had the honour of serving a grandmother from a family we work with from one of the slums, by cleaning her house... or should I say blitzing her house!! 

The AMAZING cleaning team (Rescue House and Restoration House)

I spoke about this grandmother last year when I had the opportunity to speak in the Prayer meeting at Ballynahinch Baptist Church. She has been left to look after 10 grandchildren (8 still live with her at home) ... all abandoned by their mother. And 2 great-grandchildren whose mother is addicted to crack. 

Juventina with 2 grand-sons and 2 great grand-daughters
(the girl in the black is the girlfriend of the guy in the orange)

This grandmother has not been able to cope with all this responsibility as she also has many health issues. But this year we have seen many changes. The two youngest grandchildren (aged 10 and 11) have moved in with their dad (who previously rejected them due to his girlfriends wishes). One of the twins has been given a semi-prison sentence (can visit home every weekend) and he is completing it really well. The mum of the 2 great-grand-children has decided to go to a rehab to recuperate so she can return home and be responsible for her two girls - we will take her this Tuesday - please pray.

Mateus and Lucas

Two of the older grand-sons have got jobs and are at least being responsible for their own lives. Unfortunately Jenifer and one of the twin boys are still on the streets and using a lot of drugs.

Many changes so far.. but still a lot of conquering to be done. But our God is a patient God and looking back we can see His hand at work over this family. Please continue praying for this family and praise God for the changes so far!

As a way of serving this family we got our rubber gloves on and went for the day to clean... and it needed it!! There was much cleaning done and a lot of water throwing not just on the floor but also on the team itself! A lot of fun! Then we finished the day with reading scripture in the house and praying all around the house and praying for those living and not living there! And we prayed for Dayane - the grand-daughter addicted to crack and already with 2 little daughters. Here are a few photos that documented our day! 

     
    
    

 

Praying especially for Dayane against her addiction to crack and for her 2 daughters.