Coffee and Oswald Chambers:
Mornings are so peaceful here in Piedra Partida. Just before daylight a cup of coffee and Oswald Chambers, both are stimulating.
Before Breakfast:
We loaded all the tools and the 24 ft. steel costaneras onto a truck belonging to one of Edson's cousins, then sat down for breakfast at 7a. Maresa's eggs, black beans and fresh pico are wonderful. The ladies are graciously helping her prepare our meals.
Good Job George!
George Cameron, another new believer and first time missionary, shared his testimony afterward. Once again we were touched by God's presence and power. What a great time of fellowship we had.
Roofing Crew:
Edson, David Hodges and seven other men were on their way for Coatepeque by 8:00AM loaded down with everything that was needed, we hoped, to began placing the steel for the new roof.
Have Paint, Concrete and Tamales-We'll Travel!
Four guys along with me and the ladies stayed to prepare food bags and VBS, paint and anything else we could find to do.
Gee Wizzzz Amigo!
I drove all the way to Malacatan for two, five gallon buckets of a special paint sealer. Both said blanco but when I opened the first it was pale green. Perhaps it dries white. Nope! Dried green. Oh well, green looks good.
The guys finished off the first bucket by 10a. They had one and a half coats on the wall when I opened the second bucket. Now we have white!
Called the paint store and they said sometimes the factory makes mistakes, but they had no more green. Go figure.
Unplanned Projects-Seek and ye shall find!
Pablo, a special needs guy who lives behind the dorm was helping with a hand dug well they were lining with concrete blocks. We fell in, no pun intended, and helped them finish and were rewarded with fresh off the tree bananas.
An old woman lives in a shanty shack behind the dorm also. Some of the wood was destroyed by termites, and she was missing plastic that provided protection. In speaking with her we asked if we could paint her house, her tears said yes. "What color would you like," I asked. She wanted an aqua green used a lot in the area. Not my pick but this ain't "Design on a Dime, Curb Appeal" or any of the other buy, sale or fix your home, either.
Family and friends gathered as the team painted. Transformation took place right before our very eyes. Sort of looks like an aquarium with all the vegetation around it.
Hillbilly's and Hollywood: No offense guys but it has a catchy ring to it.
The roofing crew made great progress, was interviewed by local TV and a Christian Magazine, photos and all. I praise God for these multi-talented, high tech red necks!
VBS Rocked!
This team has brought wonderful crafts and ideas. Seventy in attendance today. Had a wonderful time.
Aren't you glad that Jesus loved you enough to die for you?
Thanks for being -- Lewis
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