Mike & Jude Kelly

It has been almost a year since Mary, Edwin and their family of 6 moved into their 8 x 12 foot space at San Isidro Relocation Transit Housing. Sleeping accommodations consisted of cardboard cartons on the concrete floor. In February 2 large foam mattresses were given to them, but they were still on the floor. The question was "what will fit into this 8 x 12 foot space?" The question has been answered. On September 11, Mary and her family became the proud owners of 2 sets of bunk beds, or "double beds" as they are known here. The beds fit the space and in addition to the beds, Mary and family have 4 new mattresses. What better way for the oldest son of Mary to celebrate his 18th birthday on September 12th, than to get a good night's sleep. So on Saturday, the 12th, we celebrated with a "Cake Party". Celebrating Nonoy's birthday and the beds. Smiles and laughter were the order of the day.

Labels: the bunk beds + cake party = celebration