Porters Across the Borders: The Ladies of Lupita's Hope House (part 1)

Ladies and their families at Christmas

God has been at work here in our lives and in the lives of the several young women that are now a part of Lupita’s Hope House. (We have started to call it Hope House for short) We have seen God move and connect the dots to bring us together with some awesome young women. Every one of them has a story. Every one has experienced deep hurt in their lives in one way or another. The pain of poverty, physical suffering, hunger, lack of a secure home, abuse, heartbreak, grief and abandonment weaves its way throughout each story. But, God has a plan and purpose for the suffering of each of these beautiful young women, and we know he is weaving a beautiful tapestry to display His glory in each of their lives.

I want to introduce you to the women we God has blessed us with. Some of this will be review to many, but, it will also give you a good update on the Hope House!

Lupita!

Lupita and Keiry right before they moved to Hope House

Lupita is 34 years old and a single mom of Keiry, who is four years old. We have known Lupita for about 8 years. She and her niece, Daniela, were the inspiration for the Hope House. The youngest child of the family, Lupita was working in a small shop in her village from 7 to 7 every day with one day off every two weeks. Earning $200.00 per month, she was the principal support for 13 members of her family, who live in two separate houses. Lupita dreamed of going to study at the university and becoming a business woman some day. But, she thought that that dream would never happen. There seemed to be no hope in sight.
Then, God put on our hearts a vision for a home in the capitol city where young women could come from the country villages, study at local universities, or technical schools, and

"One of these things is not like the other"... Lupita's fam

receive encouragement and support in all areas of their lives. We invited Lupita and her daughter to come and move to the home God provided in the city, and Lupita’s Hope House was born. That was January of 2014. She is now in her second year studying at one of the best universities in the country and she has hope in her eyes. It has not been easy. She has had to work harder than the average student, as it has been quite some time since she graduated from high school. Add to that, she is a single mom caring for her small child and trying to do homework and complete her responsibilities at the home, as well. We are very proud of her and are excited to see where God will take her. Our hope is that this opportunity will help raise her family out of the extreme poverty that they live in and give them a better future, and that Lupita will continue to grow in her relationship with Christ.

Lupita's first day as a university student!

Understanding the truth of God’s great love for her has been changing her heart and healing her wounds. If you would like to know how to pray for her: pray that she would understand Economics!! She is struggling in this class, and needs to raise her grade. Also, that God would give her wisdom on navigating the relationship with Keiry’s father. It’s a difficult circumstance that she really needs discernment and clarity about. Thank you for your support, both financially and prayerfully to make a real difference in the lives of Lupita and Keiry! Next blog: Fatima!!!