Last week we purchased the house for this year's Peruvian Home Makeover project. This is a picture of Edgar and his family right after we bought their new house. I took them to the only McDonald's in town. The house will be ready in November of this year, and our team will be there to welcome them into their new home. Buying a house here can be much easier than in the U.S. We bought the house in 2 hours, and Edgar has never seen it, nor does he know where it is. That is the best part. There are only 3 people that know where the house is at this point, so it will be a complete surprise.
The reason we purchased them a new house is because they do not have one. They rent a one-room apartment. It is 12 feet by 12 feet, and that's it. They share a bathroom with 16 other people on their floor. They live on the 4th floor, and their daughter is in a wheelchair. Edgar's daughter's name is Betsy, and she is 9 years old. She was born with Cerebral Palsy, and they spend all their money on rehab for her. Because they are not rich, they qualify for special assistance with her rehab. Edgar has been driving our teams around for the past 5 years, and their family has been amazing towards us. Betsy always has a smile on her face, and that's what makes her so awesome. This family is very loving and deserving of this house. Please pray as we work on the house and get it ready in time.
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