A Visit from Home

In late May we were so happy to meet Lora’s sister and father in Lima for a week’s visit. We had a number of adventures. It is so refreshing to us when family or friends come to visit. There is such value in being able to share our life and work here with those we love! 

We had a wonderful couple of days in Lima before heading back to Trujillo. (We are getting pretty good at giving the Lima tour! :) ) Lora’s dad got to pick up some fascinating colonial antiques.

Back in Trujillo, we headed on a couple of day trips. We spent a day in the small mountain town of Otuzco and made friends with some wonderful local folks. Lora’s dad wanted to take home some relics of everyday life in Peru, so we came across some interesting characters, offered them money for some items in the back of a closet that they would be happy to part with, and walked away with some fun and interesting used blankets, panchos, hats, and the like. What fun spending the day in the homes of such friendly Peruvians!

We loved the visit! 

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Lending to the Poor

We are so happy to be working alongside a micro-finance ministry that provides small loans to groups of women. These are women that could not get loans from a traditional bank, use the money to better their at-home business (such as selling fruit and goods), and then encourage and hold each other accountable to paying back their loans. The women are also counseled, offered medical care, and bond themselves to one another. It’s a beautiful thing!

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