Will this be the storm that blows her house away?

Esther is a single mom. She lives with her two children near the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Every year when the rainy season starts, her greatest fear is that her house will not survive the high winds. Esther describes the vulnerable home saying, “We suffer a lot in this little shack. When it rains the house gets flooded and the roof lifts up.” 

Every time a storm approaches, Esther’s older daughter, Lexy, tries to plug any new holes that have appeared. Esther shares, “I don't have enough money to fix the house. The wood is rotting, and my children get sick from exposure. I suffer a lot when my little one suffers. When the rain and winds hit, my 7-year-old screams and says, ‘Mom, I don't want to die.’” 

Esther supports her family by weaving and making flour. Unfortunately, she can only make flour twice a month because she has to borrow a neighbor’s oven to dry it. 

When Operation Blessing learned about the situation, we built the family a new house with sturdy walls and strong roof. We added a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom along with furniture and a solar panel for power. Esther enthusiastically says, “I am so happy with our new house. My kids now feel comfortable and safe.”  

And thanks to you, we also were able to build Esther a new brick oven so she can make and sell more flour, of which Esther gratefully shares, “All of this is a wonderful blessing for me. Thank you!”