dinero para betzaida and juana

I have a numberless birthday arriving soon and needed something positive to mark it.

The Universe must have heard my plea.

Kiva notified me last week that I had enough funds to make two loans.

Which borrowers have paid me back so that I can do so?

Well, there's no word on that.

I'm grateful simply to have the opportunity to help others.

 

Betzaida was chosen because of her location and her business.

I have not yet loaned to anyone in Panama, primarily because that country is new to Kiva.

I wonder if her town is above or below the former Canal Zone?

I once called that area of the world 'home', though the locale where I worked - and possibly also where I lived for almost two years - is long gone, materials repurposed elsewhere.

I do so hope she makes ceviche for her clientele -

that was always a favorite of mine, and still is!

 

Juana is a repeat borrower with a proven track record.

She isn't the type of person I usually seek out, but here's the thing: she looks like she's a little older.

I like that.

She also is going to grow coffee this time around on her land.

Last time, she borrowed to grow corn.

I like that she's rotating her crops.

Her children provide the labor for the farm, keeping them employed.

I really like that, too.

And just where is she located?

In Nicaragua, just above the other Central American country.

 

I'll be rooting for them to do well and encourage others in Panama to expand their horizons.

(smile)