A Request

To all my readers out there. I would like to say thank you for all of your prayers and support. This trip has been an incredible adventure, and it has been a pleasure to be able to share it with all of you via blog.

Those of you who have been reading probably remember the maid that gave me the address to the Hogar de Cristo and set my volunteering in motion. Anyway, Her name is Paola, and in my time here in Chile she has quickly become one of my favorite people. I even got a job at the hostel this week so that i could spend time with her making beds and such.

Paola is the nicest lady you will ever meet. She always has a smile and she workds very hard cleaning up after people here in the Hostel. She is a wealth of information on Chile and the surrounding area. She has an adorable daughter named Isadora who means the world to her. 70% of our conversations have had Isadora on center stage. Paola grew up in the Catholic church, but her mom used to force her to go and so now she doesn't really like church (that seems to be a recurring theme with many people i have met here), but she still knows that God exists and goes into the churcht to pray for her daughter from time to time. Sentiments about church aside, if Paola doesn't know Jesus than none of us do. She is so full of love it just bubbles out of her. She is truly an example of someone who understands what a relationship with Jesus looks like.

Anyway, the reason i am writing this is because i would like to raise a little money to give to her because she works super hard and doesn't get to spend the amount of time she wants to with ther daughter. I also love her deeply and just want to express to her how special she is. She goes on vacation on Tuesday and i am going to be giving her 50,000 pesos (the equivalent of about $100) before i leave. If any of you feel lead to give please just send me a check. If you want a tax break for it make the check out to "The Walk" (that is my Church) and i will be sure to get her the money. Thank you in advance for helping me bless a woman who blesses all those around her with her love.

With all of my love,

Mateo