About the City Dump

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Mona Lisa and Her Family

The smiling girl in the picture is Mona Lisa, holding her little sister, Esther. You can see a pile of trash behind them--that is because they live at the trash dump. Mona Lisa just had her birthday on February 2nd, but there was no time to celebrate--her father was sick. He passed away February 7th. 
Mona Lisa has four brothers and sisters, and her mother takes care of them the best she can, but the father was the one who brought in the income: now there is nothing. I do not know how they are covering funeral expenses. The mother is in a very frail state, and needs help and support. 

Please keep the whole ministry with Massa Humana at the dump in your prayers. They need more volunteers who will come and give of themselves. Recently (before Caid and Rachel's wedding), Washington (who leads the ministry there) was driving to the trash dump and was held at gunpoint and had his car (and licence, wallet, and car full of food) stolen. He was able to walk away with his life, but now many of the volunteers are too afraid to make the trip to the dump, wondering if they too will be robbed. 
It is dangerous, and it is hard, but these children need us now more than ever. Please pray about contributing to this special ministry. If you would like your money to go somewhere specifically, please make sure to note that while donating, and to let me know at amobrasil99@hotmail.com.