GUATEMALA a gift for a lifetime orna, her husband, and their three Rachel and her family, who children used to live in their mother- live in the U.S., donated money Lin-law’s house with 11 other relatives. for Lorna to start building her The house was small, and as the family grew, there was less and less space for them to live dream: A home of her own. comfortably. For this reason, Lorna decided to build their “The moment we started receiving the materials, I own house. She weaves and sells traditional knew my dream was coming true,” said Lorna. She clothing, and her husband, Tomás, works in the grew up in the Agua Viva Orphanage, where she Guatemala City market. said she lived the happiest days of her life. Little by little, the family began purchasing “While at the orphanage, I was invited to participate construction materials, but there was not in the choir and travel to the United States. There, enough money to start building. I met Rachel. It was a lot of fun to spend time with her and her family. Our friendship has lasted many One day, a little frustrated, Lorna told the years. We are like sisters,” said Lorna. situation to her good friend, Rachel. “Sometime after this conversation, Habitat for Humanity After obtaining their own house, Lorna and her Guatemala sta昀昀 visited me. It was such a family improved their quality of life and family surprise,” said Lorna. dynamics. Each family member has a space that provides peace and tranquility. Lorna in front of her new home. / Habitat for Humanity Guatemala. PAGE. 22 habitat.org/lac