El Sauzal word of mouth, part I
”Me and some of the kids from the Orphanage.” - Janel, Washington state
I went searching the web to see what others were saying about El Sauzal, the ‘word of mouth’. I found lots of interesting stories and photos, from personal webjournals and websites from individuals, churches, businesses and rotary clubs and organizations. I thought I’d use a couple of posts to share some of the comments, starting with stories from individuals.
Personal Stories and Photos
The Averill family website tells how the family visited the Orphanage in July. It also has daughter Janel’s Mexico 2004 report and photos:
“What an incredible journey! This was my third year visiting the El Sauzal Orphanage, and this time I got to go as a “leader in training.” It was neat for me to see the children there again and renew friendships.”
Gina, 37-year-old from Texas says:
“5 things I would do with 100 million dollars: I would make a grant to El Sauzal Orphanage in Mexico for their needs.”
James Pearson of Ever Moment photography has a great black and white photo of Orphanage kid Sergio, along with a post called ‘Play, no matter what’:
“I’m just glad that he [Sergio] was having that sort of fun that all kids should have.”
Google Earth member measureyougive has created a link to see the Orphanage with Google Earth. (You need to have Google Earth loaded to see the Orphanage.)
The Tsang family traveled from Toronto, Canada to the Orphanage in 2005. They have tons of photos and captions to see, including nursery pics, work projects, kitchen photos, and taking the Orphange kids to the local pool.
Stay tuned. Next, I’ll be giving links to what churches are saying about the Orphanage.
Chicago man gets prison term for plan to molest Ensenada boys
On August 11th, David Mayer, 50, from Chicago was sentenced to more than three years in prison. (Read story from the San Diego Union-Tribune.) He was arrested with six other men in February, planning to travel to Ensenada to molest boys.
Crossing international borders with the intent of molesting children is a violation of U.S. law. Mayer pleaded guilty to a charge of conducting illegal interstate commerce for the purpose of illicit sex.
This story both sickens and encourages me. The plan of seven men to travel to Mexico to molest vulnerable boys is very disturbing. However, I am encouraged that they were caught and stopped by the FBI.
The work of El Sauzal and other orphanages in Mexico is vital to the protection of vulnerable children. They care for children off the streets, the abandoned, abused and wounded. These are children at risk. Thank you so much for your prayers and support of El Sauzal Orphanage. Children are being protected because of your help.
Can you help Keila go to college?
Keila Espinoza wants to go into accounting.
Starting this fall, there will be two students in the university system from the Orphanage. Ramiro, who just graduated from high school/preparatoria, is studying to be an engineer. I am delighted to write that his expenses are being sponsored by a family from California! The second student is still needing help.
Keila Espinoza is twenty-one years old, and is studying accounting. She has completed some of her education, and has two years left until graduation. Keila is Josue’s daughter, and like with many families in ministry, she is needing help to get her education. (See the story Do not worry about tomorrow.)
Would you consider helping Keila? She needs about $260 a month, or $3,100 a year. If you would like more information, or want to sponsor Keila, please contact Roy Ketring. We are so grateful for your help in giving our kids education!
Prayer request: Ruffo hospitalized for kidney stones
Ruffo, in July, preparing to talk.
Received today information on Ruffo, hard-working staff of the Orphanage. (The email was sent by Ruffo’s father-in-law and boss, Josue.)
Rufo still in the hospital now from last Monday, due for kidney stone problem, Erika has been all this days with him barely have some sleep or rest, tomorrow he have appointment in Tijuana for laser ray treatment, please pray for Rufo.
At age 28, Ruffo has already suffered with kidney stones several times. The summer time is very busy for Ruffo and Erika with many visitors to the Orphanage. Please remember Ruffo, wife Erika and daughter Adanesne in your prayers.
Family Impacted by Their Son’s Work at Orphanage
We recently received a large donation from a family in Oregon. Along with their generous gift, they included an encouraging note.
Our son, Sean spent several of his spring vacations helping [at El Sauzal Orphanage] thru First Baptist Ashland. It was a very dynamic and impacting life experience for all of us. We take so very much for granted in our “comfort zones” here in the USA.
With your help, the Orphanage helps hurting Mexican children. They also aid their local community. But your help also allows El Sauzal to impact the lives of volunteers. How exciting to see that as people give of themselves to El Sauzal, they get so much in return!
