Day Quatro

Each I have become more impressed with each of the thirteen youth that have ventured here. Between the insightful devotions each morning and evening, their energy and humor, their desire to serve, and the improvements they have made even in just a few days, have given me encouragement I need to help serve well.

While the medical and panel/construction teams were at work, the rest of our group began digging an area that will eventually become a place to relax and eat near a future pulperia. We'll be laying block tomorrow. The best part about this work is that it was mostly in the shade!

It went well as we worked in tandem with fun conversation. The biggest obstacle was encountered when we hit a solid layer clay/sand. We muddle through it and received approval from el jefe, Alfredo the landscaper, a man with a very gentle spirit.

After work we all visited a missionary family who also sell chocolate made entirely in country to help support their ministry. Let's just say they should be able to continue their work for a while after our visit. It turns out this couple, who have adopted several unwanted children, Lisa and I had met last year while we were in the process of adopting Gustavo and were very helpful in counseling us in this journey.

Tuesday evenings are traditionally a wonderful family/staff/team evening. Games, singing, laughing are the featured activities.

The evening devotional later was highlighted with everyone sharing about a significant or meaningful conversations that had occurred today. This was another reminder that the work we do, while important, is not as important as the relationships.