‘Mi nuh supposed to live so’ - Homeless grandmother seeking help for family

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Sweating heavily from the afternoon heat on Thursday, May 9, 61-year-old Sandra Shepherd, sitting in her makeshift dwelling in Rosemary Lane in central Kingston, gets teary eyed as she reflects on the situation that led to her current homelessness.
Almost a year ago, Shepherd and her relatives were awakened from their sleep by the frantic shouts of a neighbour who was alerting them to a fire spreading to their home.
The fire, which she later learned was from an alleged arson attack on her neighbour’s house, eventually spread and engulfed her nine-bedroom house, leaving 18 people homeless, including seven children.
Fortunately, no lives were lost, but her family’s life was thrown into disarray.
If you want to assist Sandra Shepherd, please call her at 876-298-0954.
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[@jeanettetomlinson2494]

My house was burnt down in 2019, I lost everything, I went to Ed Bartlett office in st james for help and secretary told me that she cannot give me help because I wasn't the owner of the land. I posted on Facebook, wasn't seeking help but a school friend reached out to me, now I'm a house owner built by a group of white Christians. The lot was given to me by a friend for free, I got it severe and started payment. I wish her all the best

[@esmiel1833]

Praise the Lord

[@sharonbrown5755]

Woww god is good my sister,when people no jesus sey yess🙏🙏

[@patriciamyers9530]

Bless the lord Jesus Christ. There are some good people left not everyone has defected over to Satan army.

[@rosiewills2431]

It is always these secretary speaking for the person you go to see. The secretary is not the elected official to be making no decisions.

[@flopsews5854]

I'm glad throughout all of this, ?you have kept your faith

[@lionDread1]

Love how her faith in God remain strong.

[@bennyprice3663]

Real strong faith

[@andreafrancis7272]

Amen

[@dsd9323]

Jamaica need to put a crisis action team in place to help out in times like these.... The church people should come together and help her out.... I pray God's help upon her and the family sooner than later

[@madgebennett9941]

Government..

[@prudenceelliott1958e]

Can a gofund ne be opened for her she needs help

[@prudenceelliott1958e]

Tru mom

[@prudenceelliott1958e]

Kee your faith mommy God is in the vessel

[@CB-ep9il]

If the church teaches that the Laws are done away with, THEY ARE THE PROBLEM

[@sophiaharvey1256]

Ms. Sandra speaking truth. ‘If God be for you, who can be against you’. He allows us to go through some things for a specific time. He will get the Glory out of our lives. There are 3 generations in this situation, they all will have a testimony. Sis. Sandra, your new house will be better than the former. God is God!!

[@natoyasamuels979]

In JESUS CHRIST MIGHTY NAME AMEN to that

[@meleciathompson6761]

Nuff days I don't have lunch money and sandra gave my daughter lunch at school.

[@LiciaRebecca]

I really hope she gets the help she needs from this exposure. No one should have to live like this and to see her so determined and hopeful after enduring these conditions for so long says a lot about the strength of her spirit ❤

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

That is it. Take the title and transfer the ownership, why take the land title and dont do nothing after a year and to this day. THAT IS A BIG RED FLAG and suspicious criminal activities to fraud this lady and family. None of the children are sound minded to look into this and who are and is the MP and community representative. Lady they will come put you out and say you owe land taxes and you can't present a title. But then you hire a man to build up and give money and the man hire is a no show. Just stay humble and God will able

[@shillanereid6034]

Hold the faith Ms. Sandra. You are sowing in tears but soon you shall reap in joy. Better days are ahead🙏

[@sharonogilvie3572]

I love her spirit your new house is coming in Jesus name 🙏

[@nataliabless2344]

In jesus name amen

[@bennyprice3663]

THIS WOMAN IS A CHILD OF GOD SHE SAY NO TESTIMONY WITHOUT A TEST AND THAT IS SO TRUE.

[@Happey67]

I have met many people who say they are children of the Most Hight. God''s people should have wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

[@tishainnis]

Who am I to complain!!! Lord, she has amazing faith. 😭 Lord Jesus, thank You for blessing this family with the help they need. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@vargasmento2694]

One has to have a testimony and she's a good good mommy and grandma, let's get together and bless this servant of God

[@diannesampson1929]

What a strong woman!!!! May there be light at the end of this dark tunnel. ❤

[@DawnaHeadley-eo7et]

She really needs help,She is so humble 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲 🤔

[@star-berry5111]

What a nice lady. Me feel like me know her. WORLD....PLEASE HELP HER

[@carametamorris5781]

Lord do it for this Lady , I am asking your mercy, Father you are keeping her and her family, remember her king Jesus Christ of name ❤

[@joycemalcolm7542]

I really hope that help will come for this lady and her family.

[@lavenderblue5665]

Yes we need to see the end results of how the government helps people 🧐🌍⭐️🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@claristamaxwell6646]

This Lady should continue to reach out to her MP and Councillor. Jamaica is slow when it comes to do things

[@purpose-zc8pw]

She mek me cry😢😢😢

[@garciam8597]

The MP should have done so much more in a humanitarian way a little cement and sand is not good enough, this is a senior citizen she should not be living like this. All most one year now!! Ms Sandra Is your time now keep strong.

[@patriciamyers9530]

Come on everyone, join in hearts and unite to give this family a home again.

[@kaypryce6514]

Love how you still acknowledge God mummy don’t worry mummy remember the story of job god will see you true

[@raadomusic260]

You will get help you a god bless woman

[@meleciathompson6761]

Sandra deserv every help she's a blessed lady

[@user-uz4wq8nn8v]

Why did they take her land title. That is suspicious- someone needs to let her know to go and get it back. Scamming is real

[@Audrey-ov4jm]

Same thing I wondering

[@user-ki8ei6mi4w]

@@Audrey-ov4jm yes that is suspicious, why do they need a land title to help her? She should get it back asap.

[@jeanettetomlinson2494]

You are right she needs to get her title ASAP

[@nadineellis7372]

Mighty God of Daniel, lady i am a Christian and me no half strong like yiu, yiu have motivated me today to be stronger in God and my faith

[@alimoore8990]

I'm willing to see the presence of GOD overflow abundantly in this woman and the lives of her family ✨️🙏🏾✨️ from 🇺🇸

[@vinnette4583]

lady the lord is going to send help for you all

[@user-mt1xc9wl1f]

I pray that all tbose past studients miss Sandra cooked for will see this and form a group to help build her a house shes a strong woman just going through her tunnel.the light is at the end ms Sandra you will be ok very soon

[@elaine7936]

Make them bring your title back that is a very important document, oh God our Jamaican people very need a lot of help she is tax payer.

[@nadinebeckford3340]

Losing a title is a no brainer. She needs to visit the National Land Agency etc and get a copy.

[@user-zb3je8tf2e]

Mighty God ,please send help Lord to this family in JesusChrist name🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@geniousforever9254]

YES MAMMA TELL DEM. I KNOW FOR SURE YOU ARE GOING TO GET MORE THAN WHAT YOU BARGAIN FOR. GOD IS WITH YOU MUM. GOOD HEART N CLEAN MIND. ❤❤❤

[@iyanasomers139]

I can relate i lost everything i owned to fire in 2021 i got a house from food for the poor but im still struggling to regain what ive lost its depressing . What hurts the most is that this country dont have any real help for fire victims. Ive lost so much . I am still depressed this country fails its citizens. Mama you are chosen by God to use your testimony to strengthen others hold the faith you will overcome.. you are blessed and highly favoured.

[@VaughnWhyte]

The children fathers should help

[@leonietaylor7054]

Good luck finding them

[@qadasha4]

What a beautiful lady ❤😢🎉 God is going to see you through

[@jamaicanyankee9646]

Why they won’t put information where the public can donate 😢 I love her faith 🙏🏾

[@missrfabulousx]

Wish I could help her everyday I wish I was so rich to help so much people 😢

[@dornetcampbellsaunders8200]

Wow wow wow😢😢😢There's no testimony without a test🙏🙏🙏🙏hold on to Faith Mama 🙏

[@nicolechatman8634]

Hallelujah!!!! Ms. Sandra testimony…Glory to God!!!

[@natanyaful]

Great faith, deliverance is on the way

[@carmel-wayfinder5401]

God send this woman help from every direction, Jah Know.. Jamaica government come on you live in your big gated house look at your citizen ah suffer..

[@khayliajarrett5694]

Her story reminds me so much of Job from the Bible. She speaks highly of God.

[@olivejay9811]

Weh Aunty Donna deh!!!! She will get the support on her platform

[@user-ip7dp2kn7g]

there are so many wealthy persons living in Jamaica. This is such a shame.

[@horlicks3920]

My dear sister, God is faithful. Hes got you.

[@djohn7729]

How can we get funding over to her?

[@user-wg2bd8fr9t]

Keep the faith mother I have been through something like this husband gone left me with four children Iam still here

[@listentoyourbody5002]

Her faith is so strong 💪🏾 The Father already on the job. He knows them that trust in Him!!

[@camielnerahoo8780]

😢😢😢,, she really really need help urgently,,father god show up for this lady and her family big time,,bless her in every way and give her better than what she lost,, on Jesus name, 🙏🙏🙏😢 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="614">10:14</a>

[@azariahisrael3898]

They need to put social workers in place so that they can contact victims like this sister weekly in crisis, and make sure that the children are in good health, and that the condition that they are living in is suitable for them. This is totally wrong and not acceptable of any government, not to look out for its people, and have houses built and waiting for victims of fire and domestic violence, and any other disasters, due to weather or earthquake . Absolutely disgusting .

[@SuperLovezone]

You seem to forget that’s Jamaica nothing will change

[@teejay6631]

Baby, grand, great grand..God mon..The children should ease up the child bearing and assist their mother n themselves and. This is a contagious thing that breeds proverty in this country.

[@azariahisrael3898]

@@SuperLovezone Somebody gives up too easily . It is called being defeatist .

[@claudefrancis9128]

Jah know me wuda never let my grandma or any family live like that!! Where is the government and her children and grandchildren? Brothers sisters??god bless you granny you'll get something good

[@memeoti6266]

May God give her the home she needs 🙏🏽

[@Lorretta-ox2hn]

Your testimony is strong my lady ..you will come through ..

[@marvalyntracey9044]

You are living testimony Your faith has being tested But you still holding unto to God unchanging hands God will come through for you Help is coming Continue to be strong. He is able.

[@Simeon58]

A Government that fails mainly Elderly and Children is a failed state. I Pray she becomes comfortable and gets assistance.

[@mymother4717]

MISS PLZ GET BACK YOUR TITLE IF U HAVEN'T DONE SO AS YET..WHY DOES THE MP NEED TO HAVE YOUR TITLE SO LONG???

[@yasminefrancois2983]

🙏🏽 I pray Sandra gets the help she needs. Love her spirit!

[@watishaclayton9755]

Father God please bless this woman of God with a beautiful home ! 🙏🏽

[@BornSpiritual]

She powerful🙏

[@maryross4437]

I can't really understand all she was saying, but her faith in GOD comes through loud and clear. Better is yet to come. 😊

[@patriciamyers9530]

Give her back her land title…

[@daphnemcleod7306]

Shè has a testimony. May the good lord help Her out of her situation.nothing impossible. Still hold on it is well

[@Kofi.86]

I don't know what wrong with our people why we keep on hurting each other.

[@EmpressToya6144]

So many people in this country suffering in silence 😭😭😭 wish i have it to help u n myself. U don't have a roof over urs and ur family head 😭😭😭😭 while so much billions been stolen by government officials. God and time mommy 💯. U don't deserve to live like this 😭😭

[@mariacassius-ndibe3289]

Blesssssssss your heart 👊🏽

[@user-pf2wc3yc1e]

Speak it my sister. Keep the faith. Every little thing is going to be alright ❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@patriciamyers9530]

Please Mr Holiness, help this family back on their feet. The person who take this lady land title, give it back to her please.

[@LuckyLiger-zg7hx]

You got GROWN ASS children WITH grandchildren; you are right, you should not be living like that! I lost count of how many in the house. Did I hear a GREATgrand too? I do hope you get some relief as a senior. Wish I could help ONLY you..but you got children. Good luck mi luv😒

[@maxinerichardson1493]

💯 they should have arranged alternative accommodation

[@unfilteredjamaican3478]

9 months and her church hasn’t stepped in to help. Gawn live by faith mommy

[@allisonbarclay1630]

Be strong lady Prayers are up for you my dear

[@AmonaLee-Dougal]

God is good to send help in Jesus name.

[@lomasdmchugh]

I am touched by Sandra’s Strong Faith in Creator God. That she is coping with her trials, tribulations in the Power of God. Thanks to the police Officers, Gleaner rep for reaching out to her. Better, Blessed, prosperous days will come Sister Sandra. Keep holding onto God’s unchanging hands. He will come through for you and your family. Jesus never fails to… Nuf love, prayers and blessings 🙏🏼🌹

[@jamaicarootstv3083]

Food for the poor can build something fast on her land or the PM Social Housing Program HOPE. This needs urgent attention. One year is too long. Food for the Poor always need sponsors also.

[@patriciamyers9530]

This is important for you to have in your possession. Anyone can use it to gain money or claim your land as theirs

[@Ellis1Sandy]

Make sure you get back your land title and always keep the original copy, never give anyone your original document in time like this trust no one.

[@jennifermclennonherbert4986]

Bless this woman Lord, in Jesus name amen.

[@charmainewright9409]

May the almighty send her help out of His sanctuary. My mother, and siblings of 7 were burnt out few years ago. Until this day they didn't get help because my mom didn't have any land for herself. I have to take in 7 family member on top of my 4 children in a very small 3 room. 4+7=11 it wasn't easy for us but God help us to manage.

[@janetoliver7119]

Prayers sandra and family ❤❤❤

[@user-mt1xc9wl1f]

The government need to treat fire victims as a case of emergency. Get them roof asap.one yr is too long

[@patriciamyers9530]

Miss Sandra, who did you gave your land paper??? Please retrieve it from him/her…

[@princessrose2955]

Miss I love that talk God a God thank you Jesus am praying for you help is coming by faith dont stop live for God bless

[@israelite.K.Praiser]

Yes when it's your time is definately your time. 🙇🏽‍♀️🙌🏽👐🏽🙇🏽‍♀️🙌🏽

[@dorothytugwell9209]

True lady keep the faith god is good 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@patriciadailey6639]

SANDRA I BELIEVE.YOU BELIEVE GOD GO SEE YOU THROUGH IT ALL MORE TESTIMONY FOR YOU IN JESUS NAME AMEN.

[@vernicaellis4126]

My lord will be allway there for u 🙏🙏🙏❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Faith12162]

God will make a way for you

[@nateshareid2145]

God is with my dear

[@user-ty1dl9zr7w]

God is going to bless you again

[@claudiashaw102]

The lady had her house the family wasn't in wants she is a victim of fire why some of you so insensitive talking about children breed and father sometimes if we don't have any meaningful to say need to shut up

[@patriciamyers9530]

Who take this lady land title?

[@jaeday.]

I pray she gets help beyond her imimagination that she couldn't imagine.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@opalcampbell8740]

Love u mrs sandra

[@annsam2111]

😢😢 I feel her pain 🙏❤

[@nataliesmall5142]

Just wow

[@adriancole7730]

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS POLITICIANS, THE ONLY THING COMES TO MIND IS CORRUPTION, SO COULD SOMEONE EXPLAIN THE REASON FOR THIS MP HAVING THIS LADY'S LAND TITLE IN HIS POSSESSION,I HOPE SHE GET THE HELP SHE NEEDS THOUGH PLUS HER TITLE,HOPE IT DOESNT GET LOST.

[@Nechole777]

I pray the reporter is following up on the land title. Who has it and why? Please don't just get the story. Ensure this woman is not exploited.

[@AA-sz4bu]

How do I donate?

[@hopalmorrgen3206]

1 year is too long of a wait. Thanks to JCF. ❤❤❤❤❤. MP even a likkle one room wid a bathroom couldda help dem fi give dem a start and they would have been able to one two pon dem own.

[@carametamorris5781]

God have mercy

[@BrianbaPierre]

Yes Miss sandra god and Jesus is for you now one can be against you my girl i am so happy that you and your children them is still alive i cannot help you but my prayers will go out for you and your family's. And god and Jesus bless the many hands that are going to help you and those that are sending out there prayers i am so sorry i am not in the position to help you but my love 💕 and prayers will goes out for you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭😭

[@user-ty1dl9zr7w]

To God be the glory

[@TheDeedee7774]

This is horrible No justice in Jamaica ..... looking like Haiti.