By Sally, Australia

It’s hard to believe we’re in the same place. The dingy walls are now bright, the empty bedroom boasts a bunk bed and wardrobe, and the broken couch has been replaced, all thanks to YOU, the generous donors from around the world who have transformed this empty apartment into a home.

Even more wonderful is the transformation in Amina and her family. With money donated for rent, Josef has been able to come home for a few days, so the family are sitting together around their new table, singing praises to God, rejoicing in his blessings.

They have rice, oil & vegetables in their kitchen and Amina is overjoyed that her children have clean clothes and a bed to sleep in. But what fills her heart with gladness, she says, is that strangers would give so generously of their time and money to serve her family.

We too are filled with gratitude that our friends and family around the world have partnered with us to care for them. It has been a delight to get to know this family as we have laboured alongside them over the past few days, and a privilege to pray with them and see those prayers answered abundantly.

Above all, it is pure joy to see the light of hope shine in Amina’s eyes. I can’t think of a better gift to have received this Christmas.