A New Home for a Widowed Mother In Need

Peru

It was early on a Sunday morning when an 8.0 earthquake struck the nation of Peru. Anita and her children had been asleep.

“Before he died, my husband and I build a house for the children to live in,” Anita told us. 

In just five seconds, Anita, who was already a widow, was left homeless with four children. This was all that was left.  

Anita’s 12-year-old daughter said, “I lost my bed…and my quilt.”

The family sought shelter with relatives. There was no money to rebuild. 

Then Operation Blessing heard about Anita’s situation. Within a few days, we delivered new building materials and metal sheets for a roof. Then we hired construction workers from the community and built Anita and the children a brand new house. We also provided new beds and furniture.

With tears of joy, Anita said, “I want to thank God! And I am so grateful for everything you did for me. We are so happy.”