Benalisa is tired and hungry. She can always find a rock for

a pillow, but she can't always find food. She lives in the streets

of Manila. Benalisa cannot remember her parents. When her

grandmother died she had no place to go.

     One day Senora Selina came to the neighborhood. She

brought some lunch for Benalisa and other street children.

Senora Selina came every day. She brought food and told

stories about Jesus. She said that Jesus loves Benalisa and

all the children in the world. Those stories make Benalisa feel

warm inside, just like when her grandmother would hold her

on her lap.

     One day Senora Selina said, "Benalisa, I want you to meet

some people. They want you to be part of their family and give

you a home." Benalisa could hardly believe it. A home at last!

     Benalisa and her friends need homes. They also need to

hear more about Jesus and their home in heaven.