Like many parts of the world, the economy is more than a mess in Latvia! Banks are repossessing farm machinery and even cattle! More than one farmer has decided to end his life. For many there is no hope. In the past couple of weeks, the Zvannieku family has grown by two teens. Both mother and grandmother disowned one and another was also left with no place to live. All hope was lost. Local officials asked that the girls be allowed to stay at Zvannieki. Even though all rooms were full and money to feed the existing family was at an all time low, these girls were welcomed into the family.
Zvannieki is indeed a special place! There seems to always be room for one more. The children and youth already part of the family understand and are prepared to make adjustments and even give up their own bed for a newcomer. God's grace in action! More water is added to the soup and all are fed.
Thanks be to God for supporters of Zvannieki. With the last donation food was purchased - nutritional value of meals improved by being able to afford to add protein to the children's diet. It maddens me that children in my daughter's school throw away part of their lunches, because they don't like it! And we don't like leftovers... I would like every fussy eater to spend a week at Zvannieki as a wake-up call to how fortunate we are!
Please don't forget to help those suffering in these economic times - and if you are suffering, do not give up hope! There are many good and caring people in the world!
