Each day breakfast is at 7am. I have never been so angry to see 7am. After a long day of work and playing with kids in the sun it seems just soooooo early. Though we may drag a little each day in the morning, each night seems to have so much energy to it. Such a great sign that students feel energized by what they are doing, the relationships the are building and the fun we are having amidst hard work. Today our team was in thirds in the morning as it has been each day. One team helping finish the missions base, one finishing the house for Pastor Martin and one finishing a workshop and housing at a boys home in Santo Thomas.
In the afternoon we did VBS but had a special treat along with it. One of students and parents, Jordan and Stephanie Baker worked so hard before the trip to collect a TON of soccer stuff and also some clothing. Today they distributed the soccer stuff at one of the local churches where they have soccer tournaments and a lot of older kids who would love to have this stuff. Soccer is something that is loved down here with passion unlike we Americans have for any sport, so to have the chance to give them soccer stuff is perfect.
We also had a special meal tonight. Pastor Martin and his family cooked us dinner as a way to say thank you for building his home. They cooked us some amazing fish tacos with homemade tortillas and we were in heaven after a long day. He said thank you with Rick translating and it was so heartfelt that I was very grateful that students had the chance to meet and hear from the family they were building a house for. Where else do they get to see that!!! His wife then serenaded us with three songs, such a unique way to say thanks.
i can't believe this trip is starting to come to a close. It has gone by sooo fast.
On another note, I left my camera in my bag today in the bustle of the morning and getting people into vans to get to their various locations. Though I figure being organized and safe is a good excuse so I'm banking on you letting me get away with no pictures for today. Don't worry they'll be back.
-Jon-
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7 comments:
Angry to see 7 am? ... brings back memories of when we went with the NCR team to Mexico a few years ago ... where do they get all that energy!
Hang in there Jon! ;-)
Tell Kat and Donnel that Dad loves them and to come home tired.
Jon...
We have appreciated reading your blog each morning! This morning was extra special, knowing the gift of the soccer donations is close to our hearts. I wished I could've been there to experience what you described. Very heartwarming even to tears. Thanks for cramming all that stuff in the vans! Though you were unable to get photos, I know there will be a snapshot waiting for me in heaven! Mostly, we all appreicate you keeping safety #1 for our kids and allowing them to be part of this priceless, life changing experience.
Please tell Jordan we miss him! We are anxious to see him and hear about the trip!
Wow!!! Homemade fish tacos???? As dad would say, "that is livin Large!" Sounds like "All is Bueno", and the trip has been a huge success! Looking forward to hearing the stories. Love to all our girls.....Lauren, Theresa, Cassie, Rachel, Kathleen. (may your lights continue to shine brightly on Shasta's campus!!!!! Finish strong, sleep later. Love you! Mom and Dad
Emma says Hi too!!
Please tell Emily Guerrero we miss her so much and can't wait to hear all about your trip and how God has worked in your lives! Please tell her Buddy misses her, too, and has been sleeping on her bed every day! I think he is wondering why there isn't any fresh trash to rumage through or food left laying around in there to munch on! Hee Hee!
Jon,
Thanks so much for starting this blog, ministry has always had a special spot in my heart and i so wish i could be there too (maybe next time). It is so great to be able to be up to date on what God is doing over there.
Tell all my RCS Freshmen (and Nate) i say "Hi" and that i am so proud of them and cant wait for them to get back and hear about everything that happened to them.
Thanks!
Ashley Borden
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