Yet another great day at the Orphanage. The team was split amongst several projects as we attempt to complete the most pressing priorities for Allan and Pearl, the directors, founders (please forgive my typos as this keyboard is quite a bit different than in the states). Several team members worked on the new classroom so that they may start using it once we complete it. Jim and Joel created a mural with ideas submitted by the children, the stairs are in the process of being built and shelving should go in tomorrow. A number of other team members helped to finish up volunteer housing which will be used this evening to house 4 guests. The work shop area is coming along nicely as we poured a footing for the retaining wall that is needed. This work shop area will be a central area for tool use and trade training for some of the boys. It´s exciting to know that some of the tools (router, dovetail jig) will be used by the boys to learn a trade as well as build cabinets for the Orphanage.
The team is doing well physically, mentally and spiritually. Thank you so much for the prayer support, it has clearly kept us in good health.
Yesterday (Sunday) was somewhat of a day of rest. We started the day by attending a small open air Church service. It was the first time I heard roosters crow throughout a church service. Many pigs, ducks, and dogs were in the area as well but kept a little quieter. After service, we took the children to the beach (by way of a harrowing bus ride on a narrow country road) for an afternoon playing games which included football, frisbee, twister, parachute games and soccer in the surf. All were wiped out by 4:00 but we did manage to regain our strength with an ice cream treat on the bus ride back to our hotel. The excitement continued as the bus broke down en route. Packaging tape proved useful to get the bus back on the road.
That´s about it for now, as I need to get back to the hotel for dinner. After dinner we will be assembling 100 care packages for people that work the dump in Manta. We plan to distribute them tomorrow morning before returning to the Orphanage to continue our work projects.
Good evening to all and I can´t say thank you enough to all of our supporters for making this trip a reality. I look forward to sharing in person with many of you when I return. Who knows, you may be writing a blog like this in the future.
Joe
p.s. To Joey, mom would love to an email message or two or three or four.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Monday 20th
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Hi all,
So glad for the good report! Praise God. Do you feel like your walking on air kinda? I feel that way when someone's praying for me. All is well over here. We had rain all day today (grass is getting greener). May God strengthen each of you as you press on to get the rest of the job done.
All God's best & Christ's blessings!
Love,
Tracey Canzano
P.S. Roger, I miss you.
Jenn what an absolute amazing trip you are on! I cannot wait to see the pictures! I can't wait to hear the story about the beetle in your shoe too! You and your team are God's angels! It sounds like the kids are your guardian angels too! What a blessing all of you are! Miss you and love you!
~Joyful
Hi Jennifer, We miss you. Fivel is letting me know that she misses you too. Lizzie is giving her lots of love. Your flowers are growing like crazy here. Alex and Travis send their love to Aunt Jen. I can't believe the trip is almost over. We hope for good weather so you can finish you mission. Love & Prayers, Health & Happiness to all. Love Mom & Dad, & family
Hmmm....fixed the bus with packing tape??? How resourceful. Sounds like your working as hard as you are playing :)
I'm sure you are having better weather there than we are...might be a rain forest here when you get back as it has rained for 2 days straight and is cold! It is supposed to get back up to 90s within the next few days....that's Michigan weather for you.
Glad everyone is doing well. Keep up the momentum!
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Blessings to you All!
Ann Marie
Jenn,
Didn't know I could leave you messages until today! sorry!! I cannot WAIT to hear about the squealing incident with the beetle, I can hear your screams now!!
Sounds like you all are having a blast and doing incredible things with the families and children down there. I'm so proud of you!
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
It's been raining here for the past few days so your flowers are well fed!!
Love ya!!
Miss ya!!
E Watts
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