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From Papa Stan

A Special Message from Fabiana

Back in the US

"Our Greatest Current Challenge"




We are so grateful for those of you who take the time to read and view our monthly update from here in Guatemala at Rocsana's Hope.  We are so grateful that God has given us a team of people who care enough about what we are doing to invest in our ministry in so many ways, not the least of which is taking the time to read about the lastest of what is going on.  In this letter, you are going to hear from one of our girls.  Her testimony is powerful and I hope it ministers to and challenges your heart.    

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Papa Stan
We have now completed the first half-year of operating the ministry of Rocsana’s Hope here in Guatemala.  It has been an exciting 6 months and what’s more, it is only the beginning of a ministry that we truly believe is going to make a difference in the lives of dozens, if not hundreds, of young ladies. 
     The ministry now has three young ladies who are living here and preparing for their futures.  Diana was the first to come to us in April and she has adjusted really well to being here.  She is currently enrolled in classes for English as well as a free class on how to do nails.  She loves that kind of thing and is excelling.  Next came Fabiana in May.  Fabiana was trying to make it on the street with her brother and was not doing well.  She was accepted into our program.  She is a go-getter and is doing really well.  Besides working a job up the street, she is enrolling for classes next year and is working towards becoming a teacher of history and art.  Finally, Darling was accepted into our program the first week of June.  She cried a lot her first day but since has adjusted wonderfully. She is still enrolled in and attending school at the high school level and will be done with this year in October, after which she might need another year before she can graduate.
     Every girls’ situation is different but they all have a similar heart. They are grateful to be here and thankful that they get to be a part of a program that is going to impact the rest of their lives. What a joy this has been.  God is so good.
A Personal Message From Fabiana
My name is Fabiana Quiñones. I’m 20 years old. My birthday is on Sept 28. My mom died when I was 4. My dad is absent in my life. I’ve never met him until last year and I don’t have any communication with him after that. 
     My grandpa took care of me for 15 years after my mom died but I couldn’t continue to live with him because his wife has never accepted my brothers and me because we are not her grandchildren.  I swear she was trying hard to make my life impossible. I was miserable and I couldn’t stand it anymore. So one day I left their house and tried to be on my own. But I didn’t have other home to go to, it was very difficult for me to survive. It’s very hard to get a job and good salary in Guatemala, especially when you do not have the support of anyone. 
     I finally found a job at a fast-food restaurant early this year that was up the street from Rocsana’s Hope. I saw Esther one day when she was buying Chinese food next door to my work.  I wanted to talk with her, but I was afraid she wouldn’t understand my English. I finally decided to talk to her. I was a little shy, but she understood almost everything I was trying to tell her. I told her I was taking free painting and English classes at the local Community Center.  She said she would like to be my friend, so I can practice my English with her.  We exchanged WhatsApp and Facebook info and we started talking to each other almost every day after that. 
     One day Esther told me something about a place where they will help girls like me.  But I wasn’t interested at first because I thought it was like a boarding school. I was in boarding schools my whole life and I didn’t want to be in boarding school again, so I told her I appreciate her trying to help me but no thanks…
     Two weeks after that I lost my job because my boss was threatened by the gang people who demanded a large sum of money. They said if we do not give them the money, they will kill everyone that works there.  My boss got scared because she has a son, so she closed the restaurant immediately. I started looking for other job, but I couldn’t find anyone who would hire me, and life had become very difficult for me. I was about to be homeless because the place I was staying at the time will soon not be available for me anymore and for weeks, I don’t have any water in the house because I don’t have money to pay for water. 
     Esther took a lot of interest in me and she asked me about my life often, so I told her and my situation.  She told me there is a reason why we met. She asked me to come hang out at RH so I can learn more English and it would help me to find work.  On May 17, Esther invited me to RH’s Open House.  She explained to me again what RH was about. I met Jeff and Papa Stan, Mama Denise and Denise’s parents, Allen and Janice Seimears, and Cristina Gulotta (Mama Denise’s parents and Cristina  were here to visit.) Everyone was very nice to me. They gave me food and I made cakes and pies with Mama Denise’s Dad. It was very fun! That day, I shared with Papa Stan about my situation and he told me he would be very happy to help me. And so..4 days later. I am here at Rocana’s Hope. 
     I’m very grateful for God because He puts Esther in my life. I am grateful for everyone at Rocana’s Hope for giving me a loving family, happiness, love, the opportunity to continue to study and especially they help me to know and follow God.
A Quick Visit to the US
     Denise and I will be back in the United States September 23rd-30th.  If you would like to visit with us or hear about how things are going, please feel free to reach out to us and we will do everything we can to see you.  We are excited about the chance to be home for a short time and want to be as productive as possible during that time.  So much has been happening and we are excited about it, but also just the chance to catch up with family and friends would be awesome.  So let us know if you would like to meet by sending an email or a private message.  We will look forward to seeing you at that time.
Our Greatest Current Need
One of the decisions that we had to make during our time in the United States was whether to come down and get started before we had our full monthly provision or not.  Our choice was simple, at least on paper, but difficult to arrive at.  Do we go now BEFORE we have the monthly support in place to run the home to its fullest, OR, do we wait until such a time that we have our full level of needed monthly income coming in before we move to Guatemala and get started.  Jeff, Esther, Denise, and I mulled this over and prayed for a long while.  In our hearts, we were willing to do whatever God said.  Ultimately we decided to step out in faith and come to Guatemala before our full support was raised.  We have made it this far on faith and God has been good.  But as of right now, we are at a stopping point.  We have three girls in the program right now and we are taking care of their needs.  At this time we are unable to accept any new girls into our program until such a time as the Lord blesses us with more support, either in the area of monthly donors or girl sponsors.  We ask that you pray with us as well, and that if you are not a member of our monthly team, you would prayerfully consider becoming a part as a supporter, or as a sponsor.  There is a "Donate" button right below where you can begin the steps of making an online donation, become a monthly partner, or even a sponsor.  Simply click the button and you are on your way to making a difference. Together we can continue to help the girls here in Guatemala, but we need the help of God’s people to do so.  Thank you for your consideration. 

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