Friday, July 2, 2010

My ears, my eyes, my nose, my mouth are officially concrete

Due to much more blocks that needed to be cut, and concrete that needed to be laid, Mo and I decided to not go into school this morning. Things just wouldn't have gotten done without the bosses being there!
So we got back into our routine this morning of Mo cutting blocks, Big and I working on placing blocks in the house, while Chris started cutting blocks today as well. Big and I worked together most of the day placing the blocks for the walls of the house. I also floated around and did some of the odd jobs around the house as well and helped where needed. By the end of the day, we had successfully completed three of the the four walls of the house, and well over half of the concrete floor. So tomorrow, we have only have of a wall to complete, the rest of the floor, and the roof. Before we left, I asked Manuel, the foreman, if he thought we could finish it off, and he quickly responded, "¡Sí se puede! Yes we can!" So I have faith that through the Father's strength we'll be able to get even more done tomorrow.
Mo and Chris went ahead with the team to get ready for dinner around 5, while Raf, Big, Stuart, Mark and I stayed behind to put the finishing touches on the last two walls. So by the time we got back to the house, we all quickly showered to meet the rest of the team at the restaurant. We all had such a great time at the restaurant, enjoying each others' company, and of course, the food. Naturally, the bull testicles were ordered, and Big successfully got almost everybody to at least try them, including Pam Brady! Haha, we got pictures.
Well everyone is winding down here at the team house, and I think I may be the last one up. Off to turn off the lights! One last thing. I was so encouraged this morning when I read in Psalms 98 how, "His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power! The Lord has announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation!" This was so encouraging to me because I knew how the Father would have to work through us today, and be our strength, because we were all so tired and struggling. And he has accomplished infinitely more through us than I could have imagined. Mom shared with the group this morning from Ephesians 3:20-21 how, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Love how the Lord encouraged us in different ways to be faithful, and trust in his strength to pull us through. Ahh so great. Well I love all of you. Buenos noches.
sb

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