Ximena and her children Esteban and Shicel decided to put together a short video response to everyone who donated. Ximena also wrote a few words as well reiterating their gratitude, which I’ve included below the video. (If English subtitles don’t automatically show, you can turn them on in YouTube by clicking on CC on the bottom right of the screen.)
También nuevamente mil gracias por todo lo que hicieron por nosotros de ayudarnos con la deuda de mi casa. Todo esto habido muy duro para mi y mis hijos. Gracias a dios y a todas las personas que han estado aquí con migo apoyándonos gracias nuevamente a todos ustedes que Diosito les bendiga y les proteja siempre.
“Also, thanks so much again for all that you all did for us to help us with the debt of my house. All of this has been very hard for me and my children. Thanks to God and to all the people who have been here with me supporting us. Thank you again to all of you, may God bless you and always protect you.”
I’ve forwarded the $911 that we raised, and early next week it should join into the bank account of the president of Chontal - Carmen, who led up the fundraiser in the community - to complement the $600 they raised. It will give Ximena the opportunity to show the full required $1500 she needs before the end of October to renegotiate the mortgage debt.
The family has faced depression because of their circumstances, and I know how that is. This donation is a big lift for the family. So, as I mentioned in another message, you’ve given both to Ximena and to me:
“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine,
you did for me.”
So, thank you all again who donated.
I will continue to post updates.