here's a house

im finally able to sit down and write some of the latest about this house story that has been unfolding the past three weeks. its hard to do the story justice since it really is something quite amazing...its even harder to write about since not only do i have a three year old throwing a tantrum right now....but also because this story can really only be appreciated to its fullest once seeing this little family in their own home.words are too clumsy.

but let me attempt to explain it all.

last time i wrote srei-nad and her family were staying with us....while their new place was getting built.

i am really happy to let you know that they are now in their new home.  a home with a proper roof - waterproof walls - a sturdy wooden floor - safe steps - a cemented area below the house....and most importantly...this house is on a small piece of land that is legally theirs!!! no more squatting. no more living in fear of being evicted!

i went over there yesterday to get some more photos and to check about installing the rain water tank....and you know...its hard to explain it...but this family is just so different now. there is a lightheartedness. as if a weight has been lifted.   dont know if its the fact that they dont have to crouch anymore...but i seriously think they stand taller now. we had a huge storm in the early morning...and eventhough it was wet all around....the house was dry...and their little baby was dry!!

whats also exciting is that the young husband is busy with building a chicken coop - one that will be big enough to not just provide them with eggs - but also big enough to raise some chickens to sell at the market.

so the only tweaking that is still happening is the rain water tank getting ordered....and a couple of solar powered lights getting installed...then some pot plants to add that extra touch:)

when school starts again in october - srei net - neshicas little friend has agreed to go along to school...your money will cover a bike and uniform and school supplies. which means that they will have one person of the family with an education...and hopefully a future job.

i just want to end this with saying that a few days ago i popped over again....and i was so thrilled to see srei-nat sitting under her house with her little baby girl....being visited by the other young mum in the village with her little baby boy!!! its incredible that they finally have a place that they are able to have visitors come to and not feel ashamed.

like i said...its all very hard to explain...but i hope the smiles on the faces explain what i cant....