NEWS
Amor Real \ Pat's Place 2023 Kick Off
Hello from Peru Everyone,
Tim and Alex spent a couple weeks working hard on the house and spending a lot of time with the kiddos. I would say the kids are spoiled just a little when they are in town. During the trip, the kids went out for shaved flavored ice a couple different times, nice dinner’s, and even celebrated the January Birthdays in those 2 weeks. Our January birthdays were Hanan, Flor, Cielo, and Aysha. Over the course of the trip Alex spent a lot of time in meetings and touring concert sites for our upcoming ballet team from Birmingham Alabama. Now, it is also that time of year when we start a lot of projects at the house. We decided that it would be good to get the older boys to help with all of the work that way we could complete it faster. We completely painted the first floor, the fourth floor, and three bedrooms on the second and third floor. Tim went through and replaced all of the light and power switches on the first and fourth floor while Alex went through and replaced bathroom sinks and shower heads in the house. Once all of those were done, we replaced 12 mattresses, a new bed frame, and 40 new pillows. Laura’s car was filled from floor to ceiling with pillows.
Luz Maria / Luz Marina (Twin Sisters) Spotlight
We had a great time playing with the kids and studying with them. Every time we had a break in our schedule or work, the kids were right there and ready to play. As you can see from the pictures, Luz Maria and Luz Marina are taking their reading skills to the next level by studying the bible. As a little back story on the twins. When they came to us 1.5 years ago, they could only read at a kindergarten level. Their mother did not let them attend school because she wanted someone to cook and clean for her. They were not loved or treated as children that are loved by their parents. They were treated like slaves and forced to do whatever their mother and her current boyfriend at that time needed them to do. At 16, they had never been to school and did not understand the basics to their own language. When we found out about this situation, Laura jumped into action. I (Alex Compton) still remember the phone call like it was yesterday. She called Alex immediately and was upset and crying because she didn’t know what to do. During that call, they both said, what will it take to get them into Pat’s Place. See, we are not an orphanage. We cannot just take minors into the house without the mothers. However, Laura and Alex asked, will the mother give us custody of them until they are 18 years old and then they will be adults. Not only was the mother ok with this, she asked if we would take Flor and Alondra as well. Luz Maria and Luz Marina turned 18 on December 29th and are now adults that no longer need their mothers consent. These lovely ladies are thriving at Pat’s Place. We have them in a home school program where they are now reading at a 4th grade level, doing math and science on a weekly basis. Their life went from one of our worst case scenarios where they didn’t want to live, to one where they not only love living, but they are thriving. Their story is far from over.
We would love for you to partner with us. Amor Real would not be able to do any of this work without donors and sponsors. The story above about Luz Maria and Luz Marina would not be possible without your support. Please consider supporting us Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. No amount is to small.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (Sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that familes need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling, and therapy
Celebrating Your Impact at Pat's Place
Thanks to our amazing family of friends and donors, we were able to give our families an amazing Christmas. Laura and Alex spent an early part of November planning dinners and gifts for the families at Pat’s Place. Our mothers were able to take a couple of days off from having to cook and clean up from all of the meals we normally prepare. When there are 30 people in a house, cooking can be a challenge and a big mess. During this time of year, we like to not only provide gifts for each mother and child, but we also like to provide meals so that they can have a break and spend Christmas and New Years relaxing. Below are just a few pictures from our celebration this week.
It's not too late for you to end 2022 on a good note. There is still time to make a difference in the lives of our families. Please consider a tax-deductible year end gift to help us continue bringing hope to those who need it most.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (Sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling, and therapy
Pat's Place Graduation Time
As we head into December, it is a month of graduation for a lot of our children. This month we have the opportunity to celebrate Cielo, Hanan, Samin, Josefat (Isai), Aysha, Zahira, and Yovana. Below are some pictures of our kiddos. Some have not had their graduation ceremonies, so we will add those photos as we get them. We are so proud of them and all their efforts. None of our kids would have this opportunity if it wasn’t for our amazing friends, family, and donors. We cannot thank you all enough. Please know that you are making an impact on their lives when no one else would.
If you are reading this email and would like to help, we would love your support. Below are some general items that can give towards.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (Sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling, and therapy
Amor Real Youth Retreat / October 2022
What an amazing month we had at Amor Real. Alex and Laura led a team of Pastors, Board members, and our Pat’s Place Youth to the town of Ollantaytambo in the middle of the Andes Mountains. This was an incredible journey for everyone involved. Everything they did with the exception of a game of volleyball was a first for the kids. Each day started with devotions, morning Bible study sessions, free time, afternoon Bible study sessions, and of course, all around fun. This was a great mix of serious relationship building time between Jesus and the kids along with free time. Alex and Tim kicked off the week with a session on the True Love of God. Pastor Jen had sessions on Healing, Pastor Rob had the sessions on Discipleship/Sonship, and Pastor Keith had the sessions on Relationships. The kids did an amazing job in every session. At the end of the week, we had the opportunity to witness 9 kids being saved. We built a bond with these kids that cannot be broken. They not only got to experience a trip of a lifetime, but they also got to experience the love of God in their lives like they had never seen before. Our goal for the week was to teach them about the power of God’s love in their lives. When you have been hurt like they have, their past torments them because they have no idea who they are. However, during this trip we succeeded in breaking the chains of abuse in their past. While they all have a lifetime to go, God is doing an amazing work inside of them. This trip was made possible because God put it on the hearts of our friends, families, and donors of Amor Real. Even if you were not on the trip, but you prayed, thought, helped in some way or gave to make this trip happen, you made an impact that will last the rest of their lives. A great big thank you to everyone involved for this amazing trip for our teenagers.
Thank you all for reading. We would love your help and support. If you would like to help make a difference in the lives of our families, please consider giving to Amor Real. Below are some general items that can give towards.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (Sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling, and therapy
Sitting in the Lima Airport waiting on our flight to Cusco. First plane ride for all of the kids.
Each Pastor joined in for 2 sessions a day to bring messages and guidance to our youth. During some of the sessions we had break outs so that they could have time to write out what they were learning. One of the sessions we gave them the opportunity to ask any question about what they were learning during the week. They took that challenge and created a list of over 30 amazing questions that we had the opportunity to answer for them.
We had amazing activities everyday. During the trip we went to the Salt Mines, Hiking the Ruins in Ollantaytambo, Playing Volleyball with the local school, Horseback Riding, and Smores by the Campfire. Outside of Volleyball, the rest were a first for all 12 kids.
On our very last night Pastor Rob spoke about being a Son / Daughter of God. I asked him to speak on this topic as the group needs healing and understanding of what it means to have a relationship with God. After a very amazing week, 9 of the kids gave their lives to God.
Amor Real Gala / September 2022 Update
What an amazing night we had at our Roaring 20s Gala supporting Pat’s Place! Enormous thanks to everyone that attended, gave, and helped to make this night a huge success! Thanks to your generosity, we raised $27,859 dollars! Then God topped it off at our next event at The Prayer Room Church the following weekend in Texas, during which we raised another $3,636. That brought our total for the week to $31,495 dollars. Praise God for His amazing, abundant provision!
After her relaxing week with our family in Texas, Laura headed back home to Peru earlier this week. While Laura was in the U.S., two new families arrived at Pat’s Place. We have a new 22-year-old mother with two children under the age of three and another mother with two children under the age of 12. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they begin their journey of healing.
Lastly, we have a trip in October where we are taking the Pat's Place youth on a week-long retreat. This is a milestone event for them, as most of them will be on a plane for the first time in their lives. We are proud to do this thanks to several very special financial partners who have made it possible. We are excited and grateful to our Pastors making the trip with the us (Pastor Keith Torbert, Pastors Robert and Jennifer Walker), and to our board member, Tim Koenning, and to my sister, Amanda Compton. We are looking forward to developing the ministry we do with the Pat's Place youth so that the cycle of violence ends with them. Please pray for this trip, that God would draw their hearts to His, that He would speak to each of the youth, and make His personal, relentless love known to each of their precious souls.
God continues to open new doors to ministry partners that are interested in investing in the ministry of Pat's Place. We ask your prayers that we follow where He leads in that regard. We absolutely covet your prayer and financial support as Amor Real enters its seventh year of ministry with your help. We pray too that God's favor and blessing be on each of you.
If you would like to be involved in what we are doing, we would love your support. Below are ways that you can support Amor Real and Pat’s Place. Whether it is a one-time gift or monthly support, we would be so appreciative for your partnership. Please click on the link below to Give to Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
August Pat's Place Visit
We had amazing time with our families last week. The best part about being with them is the time is always well spent. Right before be rolled into the month of August we had a new family of 4 join us. Veronica, Matthew, Justin, and Alys. Normally when families come in, they are beat down due to their situations, but Veronica and the kids jumped right into the house like they had been there for a long time. I was able to spend one on one time playing games with the kids and just hanging out with them. They easily became like the other kids that when they saw me walk through the door, they shout Alex. There is nothing like having 20+ kids shout your name. There is a warmth that feels your heart. Below are some great pictures from last week.
Our Gala to support Pat’s Place is just 10 days away, and we would love to see you all there. Come alone or bring a whole table of friends as we kick up our heels for a great evening. Come as a gangster or silent screen star! Dress in your favorite 20's-style garb! Its going to be fun, no matter the dress! Just bring yourself, and we'll do the rest!
For More information or to buy tickets, please click on the Amor Real Roaring 20’s Gala image. If you are unable to attend and you would like to support Pat’s Place, click on the Give Link and make a donation or become a monthly partner.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
We are a little over a week away from our 2022 Amor Real Gala Supporting Pat’s Place. We would love to have you come out and join us for this fabulous evening. All of the money raised will go toward supporting our amazing families that are pictured above.
Amor Real / Pat's Place Update
It has been a very busy month at Amor Real as we plan out our 2022 Gala in Duluth, Georgia. Alex Compton will be traveling to Peru along with board member Tim Koenning to plan our 2022 Youth retreat and to create a video to be shared at the fundraiser. If you have not already bought ticket(s) or a table, click the Amor Real Roaring 20’s link below to do so. This will be an amazing event that you will not want to miss. Pat’s Place is our main focus here at Amor Real. All of our time and money goes to support our families as they try to navigate life through crisis. Our families might come to Pat’s Place out of desperation or no other place to go, but we work with them 1 on 1 to make sure their lives are fully transformed. Please plan on coming out to our Gala and learn more about what we do and how you can be part of this amazing organization.
Lastly, we are looking forward to having Laura Ali (Director of Pat’s Place) with us for 3 weeks in September. She will be making her rounds in Georgia for 2 weeks (August 30 - September 10) and 1 full week in Texas (September 11 - September 17).
For those that have not heard of our focus on PAT (Spanish Translation - P.A.T. = PAZ, AMOR, TRANSFORMACION CON JESUS), (English Translation - PEACE, LOVE, TRANSFORMATION WITH JESUS)
Here are some examples of the art work that will be available during our silent auction at our fundraiser.
AMOR REAL GALA - SUPPORTING PAT'S PLACE
Join us for the Amor Real Ministries' annual fundraiser supporting Pat's Place. Come alone or bring a whole table of friends as we kick up our heels for a great cause!
Come as a gangster or silent screen star! Dress in your favorite 20's-style garb! Its going to be fun, no matter the dress! Just bring yourself, and we'll do the rest!
To Purchase tickets, please click on the on the image below or scan the QR code!
Amor Real / Pat's Place - Save The Date
We are almost halfway through the year, and I have been blessed to be in Peru 3 times already. Spending time with our families always brings joy to the heart. Just look at those beautiful faces in the pictures below. If you have not had the pleasure of visiting Pat’s Place in person, we would be honored and overjoyed to host you on one of our future trips.
The Amor Real board is excited to announce our 2022 Fundraiser to support Pat’s Place. Please save the date for Saturday evening, September 10, 2022. This event will be held in Atlanta, Ga. The location will be announced soon.
We would love your support for Amor Real and Pat’s Place and encourage you to assist us in the ways listed below. Whether it is a one-time gift or monthly support, we would be so grateful and appreciative of your partnership. Please click on the link below to donate to Amor Real and Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
We also encourage you to reach out to us with any ideas or suggestions concerning donations or any other forms of assistance you may wish us to consider. We are always receptive to your input.
Thank you so very much,
Alex Compton
Amor Real / Pat's Place
We have had a great couple of months at Pat’s Place as Peru has started to return back to some normalcy. Holly, Tim Koenning, Joey McWhorter, and I just returned from a 10-day trip where we got to spend some time with the kids, attend the wedding of Jasson and Rachel Caceres, and then travel to Machu Picchu in preparations for our team trip in June. We had a great time traveling through Peru like tourists, seeing sights that Holly and I have never seen before. We also found a great location for our Youth Retreat in October. Please note that we are looking for sponsors of our Youth retreat. We have spent a lot of time over the years caring for all of our families, but we have never taken our teenagers out of San Juan and spent a week of dedicated time just focusing on them. Our goal is to continue the work that Laura instills in them on the Love of God, Love of Themselves, and Love for their Family. With that being said, Pastor Keith Torbert, Pastor Robert and Jennifer Walker, Laura, Pamela, and I will be taking the kids on a week long retreat. The estimated cost for the week is $4,000 dollars. If you would like to help, please click the Donate Button below.
School Update:
The government had the kids alternating which days that they had to go to school and which ones they did home school. Each week was actually different by school. As you can imagine that was complicated because we have kids at different schools, and they didn’t know which days that the kids would be home and which days they would attend in-person classes until the Friday before. Each school did different days as well so we had a mix of kids at home and kids in school every day of the week. As of this last week, Peru decided that they will open schools five days a week, which means that all of the kids will be back to in-person classes all week. The computer lab has been a great tool and continues to be used daily for homework, classes, college courses, and learning English. During our trip last week, I was able to spend some time with Hannah as he was in the computer lab learning English. With all of the Americans that come through Pat’s Place, these kids have a greater opportunity to become more fluent in English than most.
We would love your support for Pat’s Place. Below are ways that you can support Amor Real and Pat’s Place. Whether it is a one-time gift or monthly support, we would be so appreciative of your partnership. Please click on the link below to give to Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
Amor Real / Pat's Place - Back to School
The Amor Real team is proud to announce that Jessica has graduated the Pat’s Place program. Jessica has grown tremendously over the past 4 years. I remember the day she came to Pat’s Place broken, full of shame and doubt. Over the past 4 years, her life has been transformed from a broken woman who could barely make it through an entire day without breaking down into tears because of her past. Jessica has blossomed into an amazing mother who loves to spend time with her children and has been completely healed of her past. Jessica now has a new place to live and a job, and she is doing very well for herself. We will miss her and the kids at the house. However, we will be able to see them from time to time.
For the first time in 2 years, our kids are back in public school. There were mixed emotions as the first day of school rolled around. Some were excited to get back out there and spend time in class with their friends, while others were missing rolling out of bed and attending school online. Below are some pictures of our kids sporting their new uniforms. A big thank you goes out to The Prayer Room Church who provided the funds for this year’s uniforms.
Over the past year, we have spent extra time counseling and healing with the mothers. We are planning a trip in October where we will be taking the Youth on a 4-day retreat. We are looking to have Pastor Keith Torbert and Pastors Robert and Jennifer Walker be part of this trip to help guide our Youth. Lastly, we are looking for sponsors for this trip, as it is not part of our yearly budget. The 4-day trip cost for our kids is estimated at $4,000. Please note that the team going on the trip is paying their own way, and the money listed above is to cover the cost of food, lodging, and travel for the Youth. If you are able to contribute, please click the Donate Button below.
If you would like to be involved in what we are doing, we would love your support. Below are ways that you can support Amor Real and Pat’s Place. Whether it is a one-time gift or monthly support, we would be so appreciative for your partnership. Please click on the link below to Give to Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
Amor Real Feb 2022 Trip Report
Thank you everyone for your support as we headed to Peru at the beginning of the month. We were joined by Pastor Robert and Jennifer Walker, Keith and Monica Barnett of The Prayer Room Church and Tim Koenning of the Amor Real Board for the week. This was an amazing trip where the primary focus was Pat’s Place. The team brought with them general vitamins, soaps, shampoos, tooth brushes, tooth paste, and medicine to provide support for the house. We spent many of days with the kids at the pool, the park, dinners, etc. Pastor Jen took each teenage daughter and mother and spent time with them individually. Pastor Jen has a huge heart for our families and has been able to connect with them just like Holly has been able to when she is able to be in Peru. Keith and Monica lead us in an entire night of worship with our very own Tim Koenning joining them by playing the electric guitar. As part of our service, we provided the opportunity for them to be baptized which was an incredible site to see.
Please take time to watch the 3 minute video of our time in Peru. I want you to notice the smiles on their faces. For those of you that have been on these trips or have seen videos and pictures in the past, nothing compares to the smiles of our time with them last week.
If you would like to be involved in what we are doing, we would love your support. Below are ways that you can support Amor Real and Pat’s Place. Whether it is a one time gift or monthly support, we would love for you to be involved. Please click on the link below to Give to Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
Amor Real / Pat's Place - Thank You for 2021
Christmas at Pat’s Place
Please take a few minutes to read this amazing letter from Laura (Director of Pat’s Place).
In this second year of the pandemic that we have lived through was very difficult due to the uncertainties that always exist in my country and throughout the world, but what is never lost is the Hope in the ways of God that has always shown in the lives of the families of Casa Pat, because they found a Home truly a Home made up of love, peace, protection, mercy and knowing that they will not be alone in the midst of their own difficulties.
Many arrangements were achieved in 2021 for Pat’s Place so that families could be more comfortable. Normally, challenges for many people would be impossible, but for God never. How we got the money in less than 3 weeks to buy a brand new 2020 Van is totally amazing. In our minds, raising $38,000 dollars in 3 weeks seems impossible, but once again God answered our prayers.
God continues to show his infinite love towards his people. Many times the situations that the families of the Pat house can go through are difficult as fears of life, but they know that being held by the hand of Jesus Christ they will see that there is always hope in their lives. While being a multi-family house, we are an amazing home, but with a single feeling that without Jesus Christ in our lives we can achieve nothing. It is that faith that we instill in children that they will never be alone that you can always have in their lives that unconditional love that only comes from our Heavenly Father.
We close one more year in our lives knowing that God is generous with us even more with my own life by knowing what God looks for in his children, a true love, he shows me his infinite love, his strength, his shoulder to rest and rest. And that is why
We thank all the people with kind hearts who have been able to help unconditionally in 2021, we are infinitely blessed for all the help they give us, for being part of their family.
Thank you my dear friends.
Laura Ali
Director, Pat’s Place (Case Pat)
We cannot thank you all enough for your love and support. The silent ways you make life possible is called love. I call this Love Without Borders. Whether you have given money, time, clothes, vitamins, medicine, or the many other things that we have been able to share with our Pat’s Place Families, you are Love Without Borders. Below is one great example of that love. In 2020, Arab and Nasha had no future. No father figure, no schooling, barely write his own name. At the end of 2021, he is graduating from Primary School. We (Amor Real Board) cannot thank you all enough for your support.
If you would like to be involved in what we are doing, we would love your support. Below are ways that you can support Amor Real and Pat’s Place. Whether it is a one time gift or monthly support, we would love for you to be involved. Please click on the link below to Give to Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
Amor Real / Pat's Place 2021 Accomplishments & Updates
We have some exciting news to share from the wonderful world of Peru. Thanks to our friends, families, and donors for all of your support; it has been an amazing year. Below is a list of amazing accomplishments that you helped provide. Holly and I want to take this time to thank you for everything you have done for Pat’s Place and Amor Real.
As we wind down 2021 and get ready to sprint into 2022, our families are finishing their last few days of school. While another great year has passed at home, our families have been able to celebrate being vaccinated and attending more events outside of the home. After almost two years of being at home with little time outside of the house (other than the vacation we took them on in October), they are all eager to get out into public more often. This is also great news for 2022 as the country returns to some normalcy, and the kids even have the chance to go back to in-person school. Below are some pictures of the kids studying and some of the older ones in line for their second shot. Keep reading below for more great news.
We want to take this time to celebrate Arab as he graduates from Primary School. Some of the schools gave the option for a small public graduation which he and his sister attended. Pictured below are Arab & Nasha along with Arab’s teacher. He is very excited to move into the next Secondary School.
If you would like to be involved in what we are doing, we would love your support. Below are ways that you can support Amor Real and Pat’s Place. Whether it is a one time gift or monthly support, we would love for you to be involved. Please click on the link below to Give to Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
Pat's Place Vacation
I would like to give a big shout out to our amazing friends and donors that sponsored this event. We were also blessed to have Pastor Robert and Jennifer Walker for taking part in this event. They were invaluable to this trip. It has been almost 2 years since we have been able to take our families on an outing. We were able to take them out on dune buggies, sand boarding, boats, swimming, nightly walks on the beach, group therapy sessions, and an amazing discussion by Pastor Jennifer Walker on Hope. Please see the video below for a recap on this amazing trip.
Here are the latest photos of our families in front of the mural on the 2nd floor. Everyone is growing up very fast.
Once we were back home, Pastor Jen took all of the ladies out to the spa for a Mani / Pedi day. It is the little things sometimes that make the biggest impact.
I always make Pancakes for the families when I am in Peru. Pastor Jennifer decided that she wanted to make them an amazing lunch, so she made them Beef Enchiladas and Mexican rice. It was a fishes and loaves moment as well because we were sure that we did not have enough food once we laid the food out. However, not only did they all eat multiple servings, we still had some left overs.
Ready for Vacation
As we come down to our last couple months of 2021, our families are ready for a vacation. Most of our families have been in the house for almost 2 years at this point. While they have been out of the house in the past month to play, joy rides in the van, dinners with me, they have pretty much been in the house the entire time. However, I am very excited to announce that I will be leaving on Friday for Peru to take all of our families on an all expense 3 day vacation. Laura and I have booked them in a nice hotel with a pool where they will be able to go swimming anytime of the day. We are taking them on a couple of excursions so that they can go 4 wheeling through the national reserve, sand boarding in the dessert, and even do some boating. We will be joined by Pastor Robert and Jennifer Walker from Houston Texas. They will be blessing the families during their trip by providing ministry times for our lovely families.
If you would like to be involved in what we are doing, we would love your support. Below are ways that you can support Amor Real and Pat’s Place. Whether it is a one time gift or monthly support, we would love for you to be involved. Please click on the link below to Give to Pat’s Place.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
2022 Exploring the Wonders of Peru
Please Consider Joining us for an amazing trip to Peru in 2022. This is a trip of a lifetime. Not only will you bring hope, joy, and love to the people of Peru, you will also see the top Wonders of the World.
There are a couple of ways to pay the deposit for your trip.
Click the Deposit link below and fill out the fields. Please add a comment that this is your deposit for Exploring the Wonders of Peru.
We are set up on Venmo as well. My Venmo name is @alexbcompton
You can mail a check directly to us. Please make the Check out to Amor Real
Address: 5070 Plainsman Circle, Cumming, GA 30028
Amor Real / Pat's Place Van Is Here
Joe Warren and I just spent the last 4 days in Peru with our Director Laura finalizing all of the paper work on the Pat’s Place Van. This was a very exciting trip for everyone. We started Monday with a trip to the dealer to finish the paperwork, and then a nice little drive back to the house. Laura and I were a little nervous as the van is taller and longer than you would think when driving it. After 2 days, we put together a little presentation for the families of Pat’s Place, and took them out to dinner to celebrate. Below is a short video of this exciting trip. We want to say thank you to all of our donors for making this dream a reality.
Thank You
Amor Real \ Pat's Place Update
This summer Amor Real took our first mission trip to Peru in over a year. We teamed up with the Blackston family and headed down to Pat’s Place for ten days. While there, Holly, Eden, Lily, and Courtney painted an amazing mural on the second floor of Pat’s Place. While the artists were at work, Jeremy, Alex, Eli, and Elianna went out into the community of Paradise to build three houses. Holly and Courtney also took time to meet and pray with each woman of Pat’s Place and encourage them in their struggles.
Meet Carmen.
Carmen came to Pat’s Place in March of 2017, escaping abuse by family members, because of which she lost most of her eyesight and had her daughter Melanie, who is now eight years old. She is very grateful for finding Pat’s Place after trying to live on her own for two years prior without support for her child. Now she has had treatment for her eyes but still can only see shapes. She has a smile on her face that was never there before and hope for her future. She would like to learn Braille and study massage therapy, but in the meantime she is attempting to clean houses with the continued support of Pat’s Place.
Pat's Place current annual budget is $60,000. To continue it's mission of helping these women and their children heal from their domestic abuse and assimilate into society as restored children of Christ, we count on the kind supporters such as yourself. Please consider a donation today.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling and therapy
Pat's Place Update - You Did it!!!
The Lord has answered our prayers! Thanks to our amazing donors who have help raise $38,000 dollars. We have been blessed with more than enough money to purchase Pat's Place very first 18-passenger van! Not only did YOU help provide for the purchase, but also for all the Peruvian-required fees and a special driving course required for Pat's Place Director, Laura Ali. Everything has been completely covered!
We have truly been humbled and overwhelmed by the friends and family who have donated so generously to make this dream come true. God is so faithful to provide for our every need in His perfect time! We are so excited to share that the purchase will be finalized during our upcoming family mission trip July 12-22 in just two short weeks. We will share pictures, video and a Live Facebook event to show you what YOU have helped make possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Upgrade Time - This has been an amazing year already. Besides the amazing news above about our very first van, we are also in the middle of upgrading the living space for our families. The house is 16 years old at this point and it is time to replace a few things. I am proud to say that it is Christmas in July. We have purchased a new Industrial Fridge for our Kitchen on the 3rd floor, 6 brand new toilets for the house which means that we have now replaced every toilet in the entire house in 15 months. We are doing everything we can to make sure our families are taken care.
