Update on Winter Housing for Widow
Twelve days ago I wrote about the widow of a Croatian Baptist pastor who was having trouble finding an adequate place to live this winter (you can read that post by going to the October 17th entry) and how the men’s group was trying to help. Well, things have changed a bit.
We were considering upgrading the heating system, windows and insulation in a cottage that she owns. The cottage is really meant for use only during the summer. Consultation with experts in building and Maria’s experience of living in the house for a few of the relatively warm fall days have led to a new conclusion. It is not possible to heat this cottage through a Croatian winter. So, what to do now?
Three options are available. We have access to an empty house that could be used. However, the house is big (expensive to heat), needs some work (more money), and even though it is in Zagreb, is a full 30 minute walk from public transportation. It is not ideal but is better than nothing. One family has a guest bedroom that they want to offer for Maria to use. Of course, she is an independent woman who would then have to share in the life of a family she does not know. It would be a big step and hard adjustment for her. Last, some of the men are searching for a cheap room to rent in Zagreb. You need to understand that Zagreb is extremely expensive but we might be able to find an adequate one room apartment for $150 a month.
We don’t know the answer. We would ask you to join us in praying for God’s answer to be shown before winter hits. It is about to be cold. God has blessed us with an incredible fall but winter is on the doorstep. It has to be.
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