Today is Thursday, and again we divided up teams. We actually split into 3 teams today.
One team went back to the Valley of Peace. They finisned trimming the exterior corners of the house, the exterior of the doors, nailed up the last of the masonite siding, and installed the interior trim. They then hung the doors, and the house was complete. Just as they were finishing they ran out of gas in the generator, so they had to run get some more. Then just as they finished, the Bottom fell out of the clouds, and it poured for several hours, so that was the end of the work time today there. I was not at this project today, so I have no pictures. However one very interesting thing apparently happened today. Now remember, I was not there, and am only repeating what I heard, so here goes the story.
Where we are building this house, it is located right up to the edge
of the Jungle, and there is quite a bit of wildlife around, and there are lots
of kids from the families running around playing in the yard.
Well apparently Carissa was being very vigilant, and notice a Jaguar
Sneaking up on the house, and the unsuspecting Kids. So she apparently
dove out of the window, and rolled down the bank, scaring the Jaguar,
and saving the day and the kids. Now, I cannot verify much of this
story, but the marks are on her body to verify at least part of this story.
The second group went to the Hillside Community Library, and added another coat of paint to the Gable ends of the building, and did some marking on the shelves. Again I do not have any pictures from this group,
So the third group went back to Ontario, to finish the stage, and a few other projects. I went with this group, because I wanted to see if they really were working. And sure enough they had been busy the last few days. The stage was up and about 95% of it was decked. Kenny swung by the lumberyard and picked up the material we needed to finish the deck, so we were able to get that finished. Then we also dug 15 - 3’ deep holes and installed 4” x 6” x 12’ columns to support the canopy that will go over the stage and seating area. That is all we got done there because all of the ladders were at the other sites, so we will leave the rest of this project for the next group coming in.
We also formed and poured a concrete landing for the stairs going up to the second floor.
Just as we finished the posts and decking, and pouring the concrete, we got the same cloudburst coming over us. It thundered right over us shaking the building it was so loud, and rained for about 1 hour, so we framed up an interior wall inside to get us through the day.
At devotionals tonight, we spent some intentional time affirming one another, and talking about things that had happened to us. Brad and Tim led us in worship, and it was a sweet time.
For prayer requests, we had a few small injuries, a toe that was smashed, and the jaguar incident, but nothing serious, but please prayer for continued safety. Also Brad will leave in the morning to head back to Amarillo for a wedding, and to be with his family, so please pray for traveling safety.
Tomorrow we will touch up a few little loose ends, and at 9:00 have a dedication service for the house. It will be very exciting! Then we will all head down to the local soccer field, and apparently there is an ongoing competition between Hillside and the locals kids. Last March I heard it was very one sided. Think the plan is to play the kindergarten classes this time, and maybe we can have a respectable showing. We also have water balloons, and a few other things to give away at the park.
Yeah! Have a fun time with the kids! you're really good at that part too!
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