Each day as we close out activities,we have a devotional time to focus on our morning quiet time as well as share new experiences,blessings and lessons from the day. Last night we had several students share
thoughts on how to effectively interact at the Orphanage. Singing with this group is always special because they are truly singing from their hearts and not just saying the words. Last night the guys sang a song they had written. They had been collaborating on it since the first night of our trip.
Today began a little warmer than the others have been and the afternoon work at the hospital required a little more sunscreen, but still not up to normal for this time of the year.
Once again our group divided up with some going to the Nutrition center (baby house) and others to work on the hospital.Most of the Srs were at the hospital construction site today. They were carrying 100 lb. cement bags up to the second level, mixing concrete,putting up a form for a column and parging (which yesterday,we called putting up stucco). The Guatemala workers are very patient with our students showing them how to do things. They may actually see us as comic relief and we just don't understand what they are saying about us. It is nice to see progress each day at the hospital work site. The girls are almost as anxious to be mixing concrete as the guys. There are certainly no slackers in this group.
Today at lunch some of the
Srs gathered up the plates from the workers and helped with risning of dishes before they went into the dishwasher.These acts were not been prompted by anyone, just thinking of others before themselves. They are practicing being others minded.
Tomorrow may be a hard day as we go to the dump to feed the individuals there.
We appreciate your continual prayers for our team.
Don and Donna for the 2011 Sr. class
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