Domingos

Domingos in front of his house...notice how much it is leaning...

This is the back of Domingos' house.  Great for air conditioning....but that is about all!

He looked like a typical eight-year-old.  But he wasn't typical, nor was he eight.  He actually was 15.  It was hard to believe this small boy was a young man but AIDS is not kind to a growing body.  I met him for the first time yesterday.  Activista Fernando wanted me to see the conditions that this orphan and his grandmother called home.  On the  verge of collapse, their mud home looked more like a squashed version of the leaning tower of Pisa.  I grabbed his hand in friendship but was shocked at the heat it radiated. Instinctively touching his head, it was apparent his fever was soaring in the dangerous zone. My motherly nurturing came out as I instructed him to put a cold, wet rag over his head and lay down. It surprised me that this teen complied. He had been wandering around with three friends scavenging for something to eat while His grandmother tended their rice field. 

Many orphans like Domingos suffer the aftermath of their parents' choices. Often they are left without anything but the AIDS virus.  Thankfully, we can help.  They will be the first recipients to receive our newly designed Green Door house. It is small but sufficient and is made from cement. It is possible because God's people are taking the challenge to sponsor a house that can be built for $1350.  Their sacrifice is going to make a difference in the quality of life for people like Domingos and his grandmother.  It makes it exciting for us to begin our work!  Thank you!