There are somethings I don't typically share, because it is not as exciting to hear. But there are some very real things happening here that are taking up a lot of prayer time.
The house that we rent is going to be torn down in order to build a big apartment complex. (This sounds like a Brady Bunch episode). Our renters gave us a smoking deal on the rent, so now we are faced with the dilema that we have grown and now have to move to what is hopefully a bigger house. Bigger house means more rent. Ideally, we would like to buy a house, but since the move will probably happen within the next three months, we are looking to rent for now.
I wish you guys could appreciate the financial situation we are in. We eat rice, beans, plantains, and eggs, because it is the least expensive food there is. Rachel and I buy our own fruit because we would never see it otherwise. They are very good stewards of every peso spent. Conserving water, light, gas, you name it.
So the thought of having to pay about $500 more a month is concerning. If any of you would like to make a monthly commitment to help with the rent, please let me know.
My other challenge is something I like to call coming home for Christmas. I had some money saved and it was wiped out with my whole "dengue extravaganza" (ie surprise flight home, hospital bill, medication, etc). So if I would like to come home for Christmas (which I do), I am going to need extra help in order to save towards this goal. Again, if you are interested, please let me know :)
Blessings,
Desteni
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