Dalila's Family

Dalila is 31 years old. She got married when she was 14 years old, and her husband died about 8 years ago. Dalila and her husband had three lovely children who are now 15, 12, and 11 years old. While a lot of hard things have happened in Dalila's life, she is a strong woman who is dedicated to helping her children have a brighter future than her past. Even when there wasn't enough to eat for dinner, she would tell them how much she loved them and how she knew they would go to the university someday. She would tell them about her dreams for them--that they could do and be anything they wanted to be.

Dalila met Back2Back a few years ago while walking the streets looking for work. She accepted Christ into her heart last November and is now living in her "dream house". Her kids dream of being a psychologist, a veterinarian, and an architect. They are doing much better in school and are very happy.

Just last month a short-term missions group serving with Back2Back helped to pour the front patio of Dalila's dream house by hand. The whole family was very excited and grateful--especially Dalila's son, Jose Luis, who is anxious to practice and show off his skate boarding skills (a birthday gift).

I've been blessed with the opportunity of working with each of the kids to write down their life stories. I've also learned how to make Picadillo (yummy taco filling), am currently a beat-boxer in training (thank you Jose Luis), and have had the joy of watching Leydy become more self-confident. God is at work in this family, and I have been so encouraged to be a part of this work.
  

Dalila's Dream House

Leydy, Zury, and Jose Luis

  

Dalila's Family