The other day we visited the comedor at Pedregal Alto with Sister Dora, a Josephite Sister who is coordinating the operation. She and Sister Clare are now living in this area and supporting the local communities in their endeavours.
The changes since we were last here are nothing short of amazing. In the first instance the dusty, rocky, unmade road has given way to a bitumen surface virtually all the way up to comedor. Half way up the road a brand new four storey health institute is being constructed and it is not too far off completion. Land invasions have taken place all through this area; people move onto the land, take possession and construct a basic building on the site. The actual population seems to be increasing by the day. Remembering that we were last here only eighteen months ago!
We were greeted by both some of the ladies who are helping in the comedor and the local children. There were smiles, hugs and kisses all round. They were so thrilled to see us again, even if it did mean that the children benefited from a chocolate and dry biscuit, or two!
The Sunraysia Sacred Heart community are always remembered here and the comedor is operating extremely well. Your support has done wonders for these people. Over thirty-six children and some adults receive healthy meals three days a week – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Sometimes you wonder if the dogs even sense some small offering, and so they wait patiently!
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