A typical day for the housemothers consists of waking everyone up at 5am and making breakfast to be served at 6am. Then they get the children off to school, clean the house, read the Bible, wash clothes, and prepare lunch to eat at 1pm. At 2pm, they help the small children with their homework. They sign the homework at 5pm and if there are mistakes, work with the children to correct them. Supper is eaten at 7pm and then they have devotions. Sometimes the older children work on homework until 9pm while the housemothers bathe the small children. Before the children go to bed, they pray with the children and say goodnight.
Started helping at Houses of Happiness July 12, 2009
Birth Date: October 16
What she likes best about Ecuador: The peace that one finds at the beach
Favorite food: Fish and costal foods
Carolina came to HOH because of the peace and tranquility. “It is a whole different atmosphere here,” she says. She wanted to work as a housemother, “Because I didn’t have anywhere to leave my daughter, and it is a whole different atmosphere.” In her spare time, Carolina likes to read, knit, embroider, and sleep, among other things.
She grew up with her paternal aunt and uncle who have been like parents to her. “I love them very much,” she affirms. The best part of working in Conocoto for her is, “the dedication ad the desire to raise the children up from despair, based on the Word of God with love and dedication.”
Grew up at Houses of Happiness
Birth Date: Aug 20
What she likes best about Ecuador: Beaches, snow covered mountains, jungle, Galapagos Islands, churches
Favorite food: Lasagna, ears of corn, potatoes, cake and desserts and lots more
Jessica grew up at HOH from the age of six, and is glad for the opportunity to work and help out here while she studies at the University. She wanted to work as a housemother because she wants to share with the children and educate them about God, as well as finish her studies at the same time. In her spare time, Jessica listens to music, rests, talks with her friends, and plays with the kids.
Came to Houses of Happiness September 3, 2009
Birth Date: September 29
What she likes best about Ecuador: The richness and beauty of my country
Favorite food: Vegetables and fruit salads
Monica was attracted to HOH because it is peaceful and she is able to share with the children. She wants to teach the children about Christ, so they value what God gives us, and so they can be prepared for the future.
Monica grew up in her aunt’s home, and now has one daughter. Her home currently has twelve children.
Date entered: March 8, 2010
Birth Date: Aug 22
What she likes best about Ecuador: Everything
Favorite food: Chicken with rice accompanied with a delicious salad
When she was six years old, Carmen moved to Houses of Happiness. She wanted to be a housemother so she could share, learn, and give back. What she loves about the foundation is that it is based on Christian principles.
