En Gedi's Addition

Last year we started making some updates on En Gedi.

We started the addition, but sadly the contractor we

hired didn't work out, and so in January of this year

we once again started getting bids from companies and 

were able to continue with the construction.

When we first built En Gedi we painted the house

an off white, and I loved all the light it reflected

in the house. What I didn't think about was the effect

the combination of puppies, children, and Jamaican

dirt would have on the off white paint. Our house

constantly looked dirty (was covered in dirt) and

it didn't wash off easily.

With the construction being started up again the original

En Gedi was given a new (dirt hiding) paint color that

will now match the color of the addition.

            The first week back on the project, the footers were dug, 
         (through almost solid rock),  and you can see the layout

  of the first floor.

      The steel was added and concrete footers poured so

 Monday they could start laying the block.

So thankful to have this started, and hopefully soon

finished.:) 

 

Quarantine Continued

... Because here in Jamaica we are on a more strict lockdown then

we at this time last year. NOT FUN after a year of rules and restrictions

that are constantly changing.

Last year November we welcomed Miss P

to En Gedi. She came in very malnurished,

and with a lot of health unknowns. After a few

weeks of lots of feedings (she had to learn to take

a bottle and that took a week for her to learn)

we were able to get her fattened up, and on a 

good schedule. She left us at 8 months old but 

developmentally she was just hitting 3 mos 

milestones. She was with us about 3 months before

 she was moved to a long term foster 

family where she is now thriving!

Thank You Jesus!

Another Praise!...

Miss A who was with us for about 2 years

was able to go home to her father, and

grandma in Nov. as well. She was a hard

goodbye, but we are so thankful she had

family fighting for her and that she is doing

well with them.

Things have been slow and kids haven't been moving much

the past year with Covid. We have gotten a lot of calls for support bags for

kids( who have been removed, have someone to care for them, 

they just need a little help covering basic needs.) Because of 

all our Harvest Call Donations we sent out 10-15 support bags in the

last year.

Thanks for all your prayers and support.