The thrust for the day was to complete the re-bar cages and get them into place. We also hauled what seemed like an endless pile of sand to the second floor of the school. An assembly line was formed starting with the filling of pails; and the pails were passed up the chain to the second floor. We also hauled up bags of rock (again - seemingly endless) and pails of water in preparation for tomorrows cement mixing party. (WHOOO HOOOOO).
Kevin and Todd have been promoted to roof duty! Lucky guys... The ladies have been eating lots of veggies to acquire Popeye like muscles so that they can hoist the bags to help out with the heavy work. We also had the opportunity to run into another old friend here - his name is Jose. I would describe him as a friendly giant.
Some of the group was to go to the feeding station and help out. It is summer here and the wells in the area are running low. As a result of there being no water at the church, the feeding station was canceled for today. Also, the School appears to have run out of water by the end of the day today. Please pray for water in the wells! I can't help but think about how God's well is continuous and thirst quenching.
Some of the crew went with Pastor Ed to the rock quarry to deliver packages of food. They contained rice, beans, flour, matches, oil and soap. They prayed with the families and were well received. Other members went visiting families with Miss Margaret. Daily we meet as a group to worship in prayer and song and discuss the agenda for the following day
Lorraine handing out a food packet
The evening concluded with a heart wrenching story from Nicaragua's "Mother Theresa" - a missionary from England. I think we all will remember her stories!
Looking forward to tomorrow!
Curt
(with help from Lorraine, Cathy Clark & Shirley)
The video is great to see how things get done 'Nicaraguan' style. Say "hi" to Jose for me! :) Laura
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