Wednesday's Child--Evelyn

Photo courtesy of Kelcy Gallagher.

We have two Evelyns at Casa de Fe. We introduced you to "Big Evelyn" a few months ago, and today we are introducing you to "Little Evelyn". This tiny girl was brought to Casa de Fe by her mother in January 2013 when she decided that she couldn't provide the proper care for her. Little Evelyn was born with cerebral palsy, and we have also learned that she suffers from "absence seizures". She is receiving proper medical care and doing well here at Casa de Fe.

If you would like to contribute to Evelyn's life by becoming her sponsor, please visit the Casa de Fe Child Sponsorship page for more information. For only $45/month, you can help us to continue to provide 24 hour care, food, clothing, medical care, and an education for Evelyn.

Wednesday's Child--Naomi

Many of the friends of Casa de Fe are already familiar with Naomi. She came to us in May 2013, presented by a woman we assume was her mother as "a gift". Naomi (or Maria Belen as we later found out was her birth name) was a very sick little girl. By God's grace, she was able to receive her needed surgeries; and today, she is a happy, growing, and thriving little girl. 

Naomi when she first came to Casa de Fe

Naomi, Christmas 2013

Would you consider helping us to provide care for Naomi? For only $45/month, you can become her sponsor. In so doing, you make it possible for Casa de Fe to continue to provide all that Naomi needs. For more information about sponsoring Naomi, please visit the Casa de Fe Sponsorship page.

Meet the Staff Monday--Kelcy

Kelcy served as a teacher here at Casa de Fe during the 2011/2012 school year. She has just returned from her home-state of Alaska for a long-term service commitment, and we are all excited to have her back!

How long have you lived in Ecuador/worked at Casa de Fe?

I lived and worked here at Casa de Fe for a year in 2011, went home for a year to finish school, and I moved back here in October 2013. 

What did you do before you came here?

Before coming to Casa de Fe, I was going to school full-time and working full-time at a restaurant in Anchorage. I was also volunteering in my local church.

Why did you decide to come here?

I felt called to be a missionary, especially in Latin America, so when my friend Alison started working at Casa de Fe, I decided to come visit. I fell in love with the kids and really loved the mission and vision that Casa de Fe has for the kids. I knew the Lord was at work here, and I wanted to be a part of it.

What is your job/role at Casa de Fe?

I run the Child Sponsorship Program. I assist the Donations Coordinator. I work in Child Development, which means I get to play with the kids. I also work in youth ministry with the older girls.

What is your favorite thing about Ecuador/your job at CdF?

I love the people of Ecuador. They are very friendly, and I love the laid back lifestyle. It helps that the scenery is beautiful and there is just so much culture here. I love the variety of jobs I get to do. I feel like I get to see many aspects of the ministry.

What is your least favorite thing about Ecuador/your job at Casa de Fe?

My least favorite thing about Ecuador is probably the rainy season, it's pretty brutal! Also, they don't sell Cheez-its. 

How can our readers pray for you?

Pray that I would be able to find rest. Life gets pretty crazy here, and it's easy to say 'yes' to everything. I want to make sure I have time to spend with the Lord. Also, as I learn more about the kids and their stories, it's easy for me to get really angry at the parents so pray that I would learn to love the parents of our kids, and that we would have the opportunity and grace to share the love of Jesus with them.

To learn even more about Kelcy's adventures in Ecuador, visit her blog--Kelcy in Ecuador!

Wednesday's Child--Genesis

Genesis is an adorable 7 year old that came to live at Casa de Fe about a year ago with her younger brother Cristofer. Their mother brought them to Casa de Fe, because she was not able to afford to send them to school. Genesis is doing well in school now. Not only is she learning math, grammar, and social studies; Genesis is also learning English very quickly.

If you would like to sponsor Genesis for a gift of $45/month, please visit the Casa de Fe sponsorship page. When you become Genesis's sponsor, you will enable Casa de Fe to continue to provide all of her daily needs, and you will have the opportunity to establish a relationship with Genesis via email. 

Wednesday's Child--Sausti

Sausti is the boy half of our girl/boy twins here at Casa de Fe. He and his sister, Yarina, came to live at Casa de Fe when they were still infants. These two were born into a very poor family. The family was having a hard time feeding the many children they already had and felt they had no alternative except to give up their infant twins.

A developmentally on-target 2-year old, Sausti needs a sponsor. If you would like to help us provide daily care for Sausti, visit the Casa de Fe sponsorship page. Sponsorship commitments are only $45/month.

Meet the Staff Monday--the Becks!

If you haven't been to Casa de Fe lately, you may not recognize some of these newer faces. The Becks joined us at the end of the summer after spending six months in Quito for language school. Both originally from Georgia, Kyle and April--along with their daughters, Mary Kellen and Vivi Kate--have committed two years to serve at Casa de Fe.

 How long have you lived in Ecuador/worked at Casa de Fe?

We have lived in Ecuador since February, and have worked at CdF since August. 

What did you do before you came here?

Kyle was attending seminary in Louisville, Ky. and April was working at Kosair Children’s Hospital in the Emergency Department. 

Why did you come here?

We came here due to the Lord’s call in our lives to serve and minister based on the gifts He has bestowed on us. 

What is your job/role at Casa de Fe?

Kyle - Pastor/Chaplain    April - Nurse

What is your favorite thing about Ecuador/your job at CdF?

Our favorite thing about Ecuador is the people.  And our favorite thing about CdF is the relationships with the kids. 

How can our readers pray for you?

Pray for wisdom, patience, and obedience to the Lord’s calling.

 

Fundraising Friday--Sponsor a Child for Christmas

For the past several years, Casa de Fe has had a Christmas sponsorship program. This is your opportunity to help us provide Christmas--a special meal, a day of festivities, and a personal gift--for each child currently residing at Casa de Fe.

This year, we are offering the opportunity to sponsor two different age groups for two different dollar amounts. Our younger children can be sponsored for $35 each, and our older children for $50 each. 

This is a great opportunity for individuals who don't feel they can commit to our monthly sponsorship program, individuals that are committed to monthly sponsorship but want to do more, Sunday school classes and small groups, and even entire church bodies. In fact, the Christmas before we moved here, we challenged our church to sponsor ALL the kids at Casa de Fe for Christmas... and THEY DID! Perhaps your church could do the same!?