Pisco and PEF

Sorry that I haven't posted any pictures lately. I was sick all last week, so I couldn't come into the office to use the computer. These are some pictures of 2 weekends ago when Eddie and I went down to Pisco, Peru. Pisco is the city that was most affected by the earthquake 1 year ago. It was so crazy to see this city because it is still in total devastation. There were areas that looked as though the earthquake had just happened.

We went down for 2 days so that we could help some of the members sign up for the Perpetual Education Fund. Currently, Alan Layton (Lindsay's uncle), is down in Pisco working directly with the church to rebuild the city. And now PEF is getting involved by giving loans to the members so that they can take classes in construction/electicity. After they finish the classes they will work for Alan Layton and the church in an effort to rebuild the city. The church has such a great vision because ultimately it will get the city rebuilt while also providing jobs for the faithful members. Eddie and I feel very blessed to be involved in such a project.

We are going down there again this weekend, so I will be sure to get more pictures of the area. Believe it or not there are still people living in tents (as their permanent residence) because they can't afford to rebuild their homes. But even amidst all this suffering, the people still are optimistic and amazingly grateful. Its quite a humbling experience to see so many decicated and kind members who are are thankful for even the donated tent they are living in.