Bill Brumley Cottage

The outside of the new cottage

The inside walls

Early this year, as we were thinking about the future, we realized we would need a new cottage in order to house more children. Our friends in Columbus, Mississippi wanted to build this cottage when they came in June. They worked very hard to raise the money for this cottage. There was much excitement here in Honduras and in Mississippi as each week they neared their goal.

From the very beginning, the folks in Mississippi wanted to build this cottage in memory of Bill Brumley. Mr. Bill had been a long time church member, former elder, and friend to many. His life had been one of service to God. It seemed appropriate to build the new cottage in his memory. With Mr. Bill's name attached to it, the funds were raised.

In June, there was one huge problem. The group from Columbus did not get to come because of problems with the Tegucigalpa airport being closed and not being able to reschedule to San Pedro Sula. There was disappointment on both ends.

With one group right after another, the decision was made to wait until the end of the summer to start on the cottage. And then another one had to be made. Whether or not to start the cottage while we were in the states or wait until we returned. Selfishly, I wanted to wait until we returned. I wanted to be part of every minute of construction. Wisely, Marc made the decision to start construction while we were gone.

The footers have been poured, the outside walls are up and the inside walls are higher everyday.

It is so exciting to see. I wish you guys from Columbus were here to be a part of this. The cottage is probably half way completed. Our friends, Milton and Luis are working on the cottage as well as four other people that live here in Santa Ana, a man and his three sons.

Upon completion, the Bill Brumley Cottage will be able to house eight to ten more kids. Eight to ten more precious souls will be rescued from the streets or abject poverty or abuse or who know what else.

Thank you Columbus for raising the money and for naming this cottage for Mr. Bill. I think he is pleased.

Terri