tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18839849450129896492024-03-05T03:42:49.125-05:00CI Group Sponsorship of PaolaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-83913054547983883532015-03-22T19:12:00.000-04:002015-03-22T19:13:17.588-04:00Latest Annual Photos, Taken on September 11, 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I prefer Tomasa's photo from 2013, because she is wearing one of the dresses I brought for her when I visited in May:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sadly, I do not have access to little sister Maria's annual photos.</span></div>
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Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-41818573276934427452015-03-22T12:30:00.003-04:002015-03-22T19:13:35.233-04:00Ana Paola's CR Letter - March 20, 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-74414778293132998582015-03-22T12:28:00.000-04:002015-03-22T12:28:09.402-04:00Gifts Baggies For Paola and SistersIn March (I think) of 2013, another sponsor traveled to Guadalajara to visit her sponsored child. In exchange for my helping her to plan the trip, she delivered quart-sized baggies of gifts to my three kids and their siblings.<br />
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The photos I got back were very cute, but they never made it onto Paola's blog. So here they are!<br />
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<br />Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-16861951824428254942015-01-11T20:54:00.004-05:002015-01-11T20:56:37.305-05:00DP Documents (see previous post)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">David Motz traveled to Mexico in February of 2014. He did not have time to visit any kids, but he left some cool gifts at the CI office for Paola. Check out these super-cute photos!:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Paola's reply letter, DP report, etc, in next post...</span>Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-45668124743791541242014-10-10T11:38:00.002-04:002015-01-11T20:56:48.532-05:00Mack's DP Debacle<span style="font-size: large;">Mailing this DP was a disaster.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mother's employer generously offered to ship a large box to my three sponsored children in Mexico at their own expense. They are contracted with FedEx, while I always use USPS to Mexico.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, FedEx returned the box to us because they didn't like how the Kids' ID numbers were written on the outside of the package. After we placed the box inside a larger, unmarked box, FedEx was willing to ship it for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, the box was scrutinized by customs in Mexico. I had cut off or scribbled out anything that said "Made in China", so I figured the contents would pass inspection. Nope. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Customs placed restrictions on the following items:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wrapped candies (there was a lot!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cotton candy tubs (3)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Box of candy canes (1) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Set of Disney Princess dolls in box (1)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Barbie-like dolls with no box (2)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Deodorant</span><span style="font-size: large;"> stick (1)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the exception of the deodorant, these are all items that have successfully shipped to Mexico on many an occasion. I think customs "looked inside" the box this time, when normally they would not bother. There are two reasons this may have happened:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) The box was sent by a large US company, rather than a private individual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2) USPS has a designation code for charitable gifts. I don't know if FedEx has this, and if they do, my mom's company probably did not know how to ship the box as a charitable gift.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">End result, customs contacted CI to tell them that the items would not be allowed into the country and to ask what should be done. CI contacted me, and I gave them permission to tell customs to destroy the items instead of mailing everything back to the United States. However, customs went ahead and mailed it all back to me (at the expense of my mother's company, I imagine, but nobody has complained). I'm glad to get the Disney dolls back, because I can take them to Mexico with me the next time I visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My advice: Don't use FedEx to Mexico!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am using a Macbook now, instead of a Windows OS, and I don't have a way yet to edit photos. That's why I left the name/ID number at the bottom of the pictures. </span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-13767413291909993382014-10-10T11:17:00.000-04:002014-10-10T11:17:33.534-04:00Latest Letters from Ana Paola - 2014<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the two latest letters that have been received from our little Ana Paola. My mother scanned the letters together into one PDF doc, which it seems I am unable to upload to Blogger, so I will have to scan them again later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first letter is a reply to sponsor David Motz. It says:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Dear Padrino David Motz,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>I have done very well in school, I am in the 1st grade and I am learning how to read. I have a friend. On Children's Day we had a party and I was given a candy bag, mole and Jamaica water. I had a lot of fun. Thank you for the letter that you sent to me.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second letter is a response from a DP that I sent earlier this year (see photos in next post):</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Dear Mckenzie Fritch,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Thank you so much for the presents, I love the lemur, it is just like the one we saw at the zoo, I also loved my blouses, they are very nice, and I like the colors. I hope you can come again soon.</b></i></span><br />
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"The whole family was waiting for Paola,
especially because it was her birthday and there was going to he a cake and
piñatas. Paola was veyr happy and excited when she blew out the candle on her
cake and she said "Today's my birthday!" She was also excited about
breaking the piñatas, it was the best time. They sang the song for breaking
piñatas "dale, dale no pierdas el tino". It was a great happiness for
her."</span><br />
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<br />Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-27877208082954883692013-03-29T16:18:00.003-04:002013-03-29T16:18:35.753-04:00Paola's Educational SNG From Mani<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mani sent $100 so Paola could buy supplies for this school year. She received some awesome, new stuff, but ... we were told that Paola was enrolled in school, and it turns out that she is not.<br />
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Here is the explanation from the staff in Mexico:<br />
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"Regarding Paola's education, it's worth mentioning that she still attends tutorships at the Children International community center every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The tutorships are just for her to learn how to read and write. She still doesn't have her birth certificate to attend a regular school. This is due to the lack of interest from Paola's family, they have been advised on the procedures they have to follow in order to get the birth certificate. Only the family can follow them but Mrs. Rosa doesn't show interest about this matter."<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>On the other hand, Paola's teacher says that Paola's learning process is "slow, but she's willing to learn".</i></span><br />
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This is troubling news, but at least Paola has made remarkable progress in her writing ability for a kid who only goes to school for two hours each week.<br />
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Any ideas about how we can convince Rosa to get Paola's birth certificate in order? Bribery, perhaps? Maybe I need to fly down there and use my visit to take the family to the courthouse or wherever!<br />
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"Paola was very excited choosing the school supplies, especially the backpack and the colors."</div>
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"This donation helps her have the opportunity to study with the help of the new school supplies that he will need to continue taking tutorships."</div>
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Paola's thank-you letter was mailed to Mani, so I hope he will share the contents of it when it arrives.</div>
<br />Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-84985884433433135552013-03-29T16:01:00.001-04:002013-03-29T16:01:35.583-04:00Meet New Sponsor, Shannon (Saddare)!<br />
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Me llamo Shannon! Most of you already know my Sponsorship story from LiftOne,
so I'll only do a quick summary here: I've been a Sponsor since I was 14, and I
currently sponsor twelve girls individually and, including Paola, two girls in
group Sponsorships. I'm so excited to have had the opportunity to join little
Paola's group!</div>
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with my boyfriend Julio and my twelve-year-old Carin Terrier, Ali`i (Hawai`ian
word meaning “king” or “chief”). I work for Southwest Airlines, supervising the
guys who load and unload your luggage (Bags Fly Free!). I have no children of
my own and have no plans to have any—a dog is handful enough for me!</span></div>
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When I'm not busy putting
together D.P.s or writing letters for my
girls, I enjoy crocheting blankets for <a href="http://www.projectlinus.org/">Project
Linus</a>. I'm also a member of the <a href="http://www.sca.org/">Society for
Creative Anachronism</a> (more easily referred to as the SCA), a medieval
re-creation group. In medieval life I am a 16<sup>th</sup> century Irish
noblewoman who can't pronounce her own name (don't judge! How would YOU say
'Sannon inghaen Bhriain ui Dhuilleain'?!) but nonetheless dabbles in dance,
music, archery and leather work. Julio has begun his medieval journey as well—he's
a nobleman from Spain—and he has vowed to make me Queen of Atlantia someday!<o:p></o:p></div>
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… if I'm in a nutshell, does
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Me despido con abrazos
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The letter is in response to the postcards sent to her by David.</div>
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Here are some closer, more readable shots:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And a demonstration of Paola's </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">She is wearing the same sundress that she wore to the zoo. December must be warm in Mexico?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The dress was a gift from sponsor Sarah Burgess on Paola's 7th birthday!</span></div>
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The main purpose of these home improvements are an attempt to control the fly problem that plagues Paola's household. However, as the memo points out, much of the responsibility for this falls upon the family changes their living habits. I think the fly infestation probably bothers us more than it bothers them! </div>
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It's great news that the roof is already being repaired without our assistance! </div>
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If Aura's House is willing to allow us a total of $1000, I'd also like to look into buying a metallic cabinet to store dishes and kitchen items in a more hygienic manner. This is something that the family requested last year, and the quote given was $187. It could be cheaper, though, because the refrigerator quote has gone down significantly since we first asked about the price.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">My name is Andy Crank, and I am an associate </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">professor of American literature and culture at Northwestern State </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Yes, I do have a Ph.D., but I </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white;">won't make anyone call me professor or doctor (mainly because Dr. Andy </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">sounds too much like a pediatrician, and Dr. Crank sounds too much </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">like a call-in radio love-show host).</span></div>
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cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSYQhdzLwiwpP6fUVsiqYsBSK3D1zMHZlKX_MWHejBL8a3ZqIoWKZwdmTRE5wpeLIByu9F77m2WFbble3ovV6ye_Hs-6Z3JEkyS6ouNf1xB_b-325K9VaAQxttOAmVNBOt3mQQq8_SPY/s400/xmas2011Barb+%25285%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729949690907045282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogtZQr_CWNArfgUZFX3q7gckchk-5TCu3qN_YjVvJD1dVX3KRjkgsEgf7TdPY6s-KtmmC7YLZnxmNrLVEH49fhAI1MOmjtMgzwMDPMnPZ_yCgTaDvSNydgs173FHi6zFhxPsfUYXBROA/s1600/xmas2011Barb+%25284%2529.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogtZQr_CWNArfgUZFX3q7gckchk-5TCu3qN_YjVvJD1dVX3KRjkgsEgf7TdPY6s-KtmmC7YLZnxmNrLVEH49fhAI1MOmjtMgzwMDPMnPZ_yCgTaDvSNydgs173FHi6zFhxPsfUYXBROA/s400/xmas2011Barb+%25284%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729949685936085634" /></a>Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-66347769842000808472012-04-10T21:24:00.001-04:002012-04-10T21:28:39.485-04:00Paola's 2011 Christmas Gifts from Barbara<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwyoum_dRFaXy7thr6x1yemn3U2m9aAH9zAlCzbB6tZa8YuSq0acFqMilIu6hdG-cyU3jdVJfGU2HQoFtj61Ect1QZxdVKIbJIbQeyf5dL4cyCqlInh0sSBMWWhm_lohVS1_3biVDuu8/s1600/CI+Form+of+contents+of+Xmas+2011+D.P..jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyVrnXZLF6HbYEtJybgJmb7REr-xwqsa_uRwcGLHCce-yBFG51T-rQVNWc8wYvbk9NkTABsGgLHAS_qAX81BrNsJaQL5tGlOeyU5Lnu2hOYDivlyZEfuorVHO4kBFAhwJfrBwZbqnkWI/s400/xmas2011Barb+%25282%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729948921145913682" /></a>Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-35788630119147646612012-02-29T00:12:00.005-05:002012-02-29T00:43:13.399-05:00Report on Previous Home ImprovementsThe past improvements that we've made to Paola's quality of living are still being utilized, but are somewhat in a state of disarray ...<br /><br />The propane stove is still going strong, but the wardrobe is carelessly stuffed to overflowing. I can't imagine where the family will put all of the new clothes that we brought for the girls. We brought several plastic tubs that can be used for storing clothes, etc. Hopefully, if we provided too much, the clothing can be shared with cousins and neighbors.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Sdi5oNdj2_cm9mRG9snL1KZFmcLTOC7cLlOGTgqBHqo0x1nXXBkIf4eUBehIJ-bWeN6DFprSsWhyphenhyphenhrnPZtCs2rb_jeHobD84FtXzgMoA9L6dpgJCpq7edn0BxeG1PMJf2F3nS37FAPg/s1600/IMG_0653.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714422728680794866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Sdi5oNdj2_cm9mRG9snL1KZFmcLTOC7cLlOGTgqBHqo0x1nXXBkIf4eUBehIJ-bWeN6DFprSsWhyphenhyphenhrnPZtCs2rb_jeHobD84FtXzgMoA9L6dpgJCpq7edn0BxeG1PMJf2F3nS37FAPg/s400/IMG_0653.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The well is still functional, but the brick work is already beginning to crumble:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIDB8Gl6KBdCQ9t-hHF2XKFTc9IO8O3ISQPl5d1_-qbWSkwlmSzmdvJ9Rw8xTaa8L3hrYn_fINXKLs9fiWidAX5Qg-TBsdX39oFQaGBaE3AQlmrhNIyrnKEoJzby0UFr34o7zX0CF8Xkw/s1600/IMG_0592.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714423151531059090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIDB8Gl6KBdCQ9t-hHF2XKFTc9IO8O3ISQPl5d1_-qbWSkwlmSzmdvJ9Rw8xTaa8L3hrYn_fINXKLs9fiWidAX5Qg-TBsdX39oFQaGBaE3AQlmrhNIyrnKEoJzby0UFr34o7zX0CF8Xkw/s400/IMG_0592.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I didn't take a photo of the toilet area (but it can be seen in last post's video). It's great that the family no longer has to use the great outdoors to do their business, but ... well, ick. I have a fairly strong stomach, but I had to hold my breath to keep from vomiting when I used the family's toilet area to change out of a long-sleeved shirt. The odor is incredible, so I wonder if anything can be done to assist with that.<br /><br />The toilet no longer has a seat, but I've been told (and have seen) that this is not uncommon in Mexico. Apparently, when toilet seats break, families, businesses, etc. simply don't bother to replace them. This makes sense to me, except for one thing ... when do toilet seats break????? Seriously, I don't think I've ever known a toilet seat to break in our house, and we've got some heavy people living here!<br /><br />Finally, I was a little disappointed by the cement floor that the Mexican government put down over the dirt/mud. It's just globs of cement - not smoothed or even at all.<br /><br />You can sort of see the floor in this video of me introducing Maria to her new sponsor:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Kvkir2lcoMackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883984945012989649.post-25285279641694211342012-02-28T23:00:00.012-05:002012-02-29T00:11:20.107-05:00Home Improvement Ideas 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFZoTPOPQZB9kK6PIbetat7pl10GGySO0nnQqI0yJN4kWQVeWiU6m6AAAP5iQry4_Q6ezIyqhPKnS_hmbTMMprgC11pQEMWCfgODBcgw3LRODwk1FdCwlfifZSnFyirtkMcBtuYsPSiE/s1600/IMG_0581.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714418838543037298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFZoTPOPQZB9kK6PIbetat7pl10GGySO0nnQqI0yJN4kWQVeWiU6m6AAAP5iQry4_Q6ezIyqhPKnS_hmbTMMprgC11pQEMWCfgODBcgw3LRODwk1FdCwlfifZSnFyirtkMcBtuYsPSiE/s400/IMG_0581.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Considering the size of their living space, it's no wonder that Paola's family declined our offer to buy them a bookcase. They simply would have no place to put it!</div><div> </div><div><p>To try and put Paola's home into perspective, the photo below shows the total size of the tiny bedroom where the family lives/sleeps. (The "family" means the five individuals in the photo, plus Rosa's boyfriend.) The white, glowing area in the center of the photo is the room's one "window" - an small area where some of the bricks were knocked out with a blunt object.</p><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_YcwhuyDaLdF2FGA7oF0z_pZvc0H-7ENDBCqg09W5LwOqJGJ-wU6buqsshQK0LviAy6tGdO4__c-Bh8o2pWyRldZYQJkmG4CMSLkUfNGONk6mvCHXwBCo5PQ27Ulam4EYkDx9ZgjQ-8/s1600/IMG_0594.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714405110920626194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_YcwhuyDaLdF2FGA7oF0z_pZvc0H-7ENDBCqg09W5LwOqJGJ-wU6buqsshQK0LviAy6tGdO4__c-Bh8o2pWyRldZYQJkmG4CMSLkUfNGONk6mvCHXwBCo5PQ27Ulam4EYkDx9ZgjQ-8/s400/IMG_0594.JPG" /></a><br /><div>This video shows the sum of "other" space that the family has to work with. Basically, a narrow, dark hallway + another very small room where the family keeps a clothes washing machine (the round, metal thing in the video, a couple of wheelbarrows, and some shelves containing vegetables (and flies).</div><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw_SP09Y78OGAiabQioDeA-STke37G0BT4GOJDQ4zCdAbeS1Q2rzMcIdjd8pHEk2xhy5eGuuE_04GvVWBgZzQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>As far as home improvements for Paola's upcoming Aura's House fundraiser ...</p><p>The family has requested a refridgerator and metal cabinet for storing dishes/dry food. They will set these two items in the hallway between the wardrobe and the propane stove. </p><p>There is a possible issue with the fridge, which will need to be explored further. Paola's family steals their electricity by illegally tapping into the local power supply (having electricity routed to them legally is not feasible at this time). Running a fridge off of this stolen electricity may not be advisable. Two possible solutions to the problem are:</p><p>1. They would only connect the refridgerator at night.</p><p>2. We could purchase a smaller unit, rather than a full-sized model.</p><p>Now, here's some good news. It has been decided that although the family does not own the land or the house, we can still make improvements to the existing structure. This means that we cannot build anything new, but we can repair or improve upon anything that is already constructed. Some ideas about projects we could finance are:</p><p>1. Put a real window in the place of the hole.</p><p>2. Install better doors with screens to keep out the flies.</p><p>3. Replace the roof (which leaks terribly) with one that will connect to the brick walls without leaving gaps.</p><p>4. Purchase some kind of bug zapper (if possible) to help control the flies.</p><p>The house is FULL of flies. I'd hate to see how many more show up in the summertime!</p><p><big>*Please speak up if you have any questions/comments/ideas about a home improvement SNG!*</big></p><p> </p>Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870392745797745615noreply@blogger.com1