"We just got approval for the house we are renting and the owner now wants
it back. We are scrambling to find another place and all my Costa Rican
friends have told me to not rent because the owners will let you fix their house
up and then want it back.
We need your prayers desperately!!!
We have a situation here where we have to find a place right away or we will not
have a place to live and if I don't have a place for the kids the government
will shut down the ministry. (Nothing like a little stress to add to my
life)! I've been looking for land, houses, any option that will work for
us and out of the MANY I've seen a few would work but I don't know which one God
has for us so I need His clear guidance. Please have the church pray for
us here so we are able to make the right decision.
Here are the options:
Poco Cielo- a B&B that has 5 cabins,
a rancho, a river, a swimming pool, and 7 acres which is enough to put all of
our 10 homes on. The children would go to the same school they are in
now. It has an income of $50,000 each year, and the only option that has
potential income. It is the most expensive, by far, at $925,000 and then
the first house would be $200,000 more. Although it would work perfectly
for us it is a big YIKES with the price.
Barrio Jesus- a lot that is almost 1/4
acres on the main road and close to school, a different one than the kids go to
now. It is leveled and ready to build on. The land is $105,000 and
the house would be another $200,000. The buildable area is only big enough
to have a house for 7 children not 10 because of all the space stipulations of
the health department.
Vista Atenas- a lot that is 1/2 acre and
$150,000. The children could go to their same school and there is enough
land to build a house big enough for 10 children and maybe be able to fit a
second house, although may have to be a bit smaller as well. The
first house would be $200,000 as well (we are building a house that fits 7
children and will add on later when we have more finances).
Rio Grande- this is a house that was
foreclosed on and is in the process in the courts right now. It is a 3
bedroom home with a 3 bedroom apartment and with very little remodeling would
work for us. It is $415,000 and has enough land to build a second
house. It would not be available for at least 2 months. It is close
to a school and a soccer field. Several businesses are getting ready to be
built right behind it so the land will probably double in value (although the
house will stay the same) in the next year.
I appreciate your prayers with us!
At this time we have $20,000 in the land account so please pray with us for the
finances as well.
Once the decision is made and the land is
purchased, we will be needing construction teams. Do you think your church
could put together a team? She wants her house back in April so we are
going to hopefully start construction some time in October and hopefully be done
by February or March. I appreciate ALL of your prayers!!!"
Blessings,
Cherie McCullah
Missionary to Costa Rica
If you feel led to give financially or would like to contact Cherie about bringing a construction team you can find donation/contact info at this website. http://globeintl.org/missionaries/cherie-mccullah/ Please, please pray for this situation! Love, Ashley