Good morning, as I start to write this it is 5am GUA time. the rest of the team is still sleeping, not sure why I'm not, all our bodies are sore, very sore from the digging, shoveling and moving brick debrie.
Yesterday was a very productive day. we started an hour earlier than the day before, we found that taking advantage of the cooler tempature was a good thing. great progress has been made on the hole as you can see by the pictures. The foundation trench is also coming along nicely.
Our Guatemalan foreman is very helpful and really knows his stuff. We are all in awe of not only his skill level but an incredible work ethic. Guatemalans are a hard working people. We see that in the CH home here in GUA as well. Up early and they just keep going, there are no 8 hour shifts at this home, it is live in. I think we are all learning a lot from what we see here.
With each day it becomes clearer and clearer why we are doing what we are doing. now that we have been at the site for three days in a row, we are starting to see some of the same faces in the neighborhood during our breaks, It is good to build these relationships and familiarity, but I am sure it is nothing compared to the impact that this center will have when it is fully operational. We are also learning more and more what will be happening at this location in this community. Bible clubs for kids, after school programs, teaching and technical training (providing skills so people can create their own employment opportunities) during school breaks there will be bible schools and much much more. It is so exciting to be a part of it.
I can't separate this place from the Dash of course. I am more motivated than ever and more excited than ever to start this walk and to ensure that the funding is there to complete this project. It is constantly amazing to reflect on all that has happened and that will be happening in May and how it, in very real and practical ways impacts the lives of many here in GUA. Thank-you all for your continued support, prayers and encouragements.
Dave
PS for those of you who read David I’s. post 2 days ago and caught the type-o of what parts of me were sore…. I am very sorry, It is now fixed.
The foundation trench
Christine and a Local Puppy
Lunch break in the steet with some of the local kids
Making progress
End of the day shot!
1 comment:
Dave,
What amazing photos! When I reflect on what you have been through in your personal life this past year and then to see you digging a hole it's truly a testimony of God's goodness. It's so great to see the favour of God on your life. He has blessed you and kept you to allow for you to serve others! Continue doing what your doing, your in my prayers and thoughts today. Blessings Michelle Wright
Post a Comment