Homeless nanny and daughters sheltered by Orphanage
Nursery nanny Maria, a woman with a warm heart
The El Sauzal Orphanage is a safe haven for wounded and abused children. But I often forget that it is also a place of safety and shelter for some of the workers as well.
Let me introduce you to Maria. She has been the nanny for the nursery children for several years. To say that she loves babies is an understatement. When very young infants are new to the Orphanage, Maria cares for them in her own room at night. She gives the babies the maternal love and bonding that they desparately need.
Maria has told me her story a few times. Before she came to the Orphanage, she had a job at a manufacturing company. She lived in employee housing with her three little girls. When the company went out of business, she ended up with no home, no money, no job - just her daughters to care for. At a very low point, she found a Bible and prayed that God would help her.
Then she heard about El Sauzal. Here she has a job, a place to live, and the things her children need. She doesn’t need to worry about their food, clothing, and education. Her job is not easy; she works twenty-four hours a day, for six long days each week. On her day off she recuperates and spends time with her children. It is not a job that many of us would want, and yet she is very grateful for it.
When you help the Orphanage, you’re not only helping children. Others, like Maria, are thankful for your support.
Maria’s beautiful daughters Lupita, Alicia and Yulie