Around the world, God hears mothers’ prayers. Homes of Hope met the needs of these five mothers and thousands more by providing shelter and safety for them and their families. This Mother’s Day, we recognize mothers around the world. Many more prayers will be answered as Homes of Hope continues to expand its global impact. To every mother in every corner of the globe, we celebrate you.
Like many single mom's in Mexico, Luna can be described as being a "mama luchona," a "mom that puts up a fight." With little support from other family members, she has raised her two daughters alone, and has struggled finding adequate housing for the three of them. Regardless, she has faithfully fought through trials and tribulations.
Luna is also raising her daughters to fight for their family. Victoria and America, 10 and 12, have lived in many different places, had many different neighbors, and they have seen their mom work many hours to support their family. They have also seen their mother put herself through nursing school while doing all of the above
Victoria and America excitedly talked about their dreams of studying and becoming a nurse and a veterinarian. As we painted their brand new window frames, they told us the hopes they had for their homework space in their new home. They were able to imagine their dreams coming true because they were seeing the space in which they would work towards them.
The gift of their new home unlocked new hopes and even bigger dreams for this family. The team of doctors, nurses and medical professionals that helped to build this home further blessed the family by encouraging Luna in her career as she finishes nursing school. Through the gift of a home, as Luna dedicates her life to caring for others, her family knows that they too are cared for.
Working two jobs to make ends meet, Angelica does everything she can to provide and make a better life for her 2-year-old son, Maximiliano. She shared, “he is my reason for fighting each day, my inspiration, my strength, and my entire life.” After getting a divorce, she and Max moved in with her mother in a small 7-foot by 6-foot room. With only room for a single bed and their clothes, there was no space for Maximiliano, a little boy full of life and energy, to run and play.
“I would love and I deeply desire to be able to have a home for myself and my son. I have been dreaming for years for the day, God willing when we live in one together.”
That dream finally came to fruition earlier this year, when Angelica and Maximiliano received their very own Home of Hope! Maximiliano ran excitedly around the worksite while Angelica worked hard to contribute to her house coming together.
