So several things happened all at once today. Some guys worked on the house, some worked on the finishing the side walk between the main church and the brand new Sunday school classrooms. Sean went with the Greens and helped deliver blankets and stuffed animals to the local pediatric ward here in Choluteca. This was a very emotional moment. The conditions inside that hospital were, in a word, deplorable. The people there are working hard but simply do not have the resources to keep up with the situation. The smiles and thank you from the children and their families was truly a blessing.
We have been working side by side with the Honduran workers for 5 days now. Today is when the relationships that have been building really clicked into place. As the progress on the house has been made the camraderie has built as well. It has been a fantastic development to hear the work site covered with laughter like a North Carolina field covered in wild flowers during late May.
A moment for reflection at the end of the day of the many blessings that we have been given. The house is so close to being finished. The roof and the floor are the final pieces to this puzzle. We can see the accomplishment almost here and can savor the moment when the project is completed and this family will have a safe and comfortable place to call home.
OK, so this picture is a bit off the beaten path. However, it's an important one. Something that we do everyday is to use this tray and fill up the cups with water or gatorade and bring it around to each worker. This helps build a relationship as we show our gratitude for their hard work. I believe Team 1 was the originator of this idea for that we are thankful.
Tomorrow.. our time in Honduras is close to an end. The project comes to a close. Tears and laughter to follow.
Thanks to Royce and Sean and all others that have posted stories and photos on the blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you for the incredible work you have done this week.
By the way, is that a cable TV line that is hanging over the wall in the 2nd photo? The Carolina/Duke game is coming on Wednesday night so if you hurry you can hook up Mayron just in time. :)
Awesome job Team 2!!! Can't wait to see pics of the finished church and house.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the hard work and we know you are having a blessed experience with our friends from the church, community, and the entire missionary family.
I do need to know one thing, where is Jeremias? The fans want to see a photo. Did you leave him at the beach, or in Sedano with the tres Marias?
Keith
BOBO, Is that the "pan with indentions" I see in the last photo?
ReplyDeleteWow!! How many times has that pan been cleaned each week over the years? Wiley took care of it last week.
ReplyDeleteDennis, let me remind you that the fine people of Colinia Unidas do not really plan their schedules around Americano (ACC) bball. One year away and you have let our local ACC bball cloud your maturing Honduran judgement.
Job well done Team #2 We are all very grateful for your diligence to work and your expressions of God's love to those very special people in the pretty hills just northwest of Choluteca, Honduras.
Have a safe trip home tomorrow!
Great work. Love the hospital visit. I know it is going to be hard to say goodbye. We will look forward to hearing your stories. I am use to hearing all about it. :)
ReplyDeleteMary Jane
Jeremias = behind the camera
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