Work and Fun!

The construction team moved to a new site today, very close to pastor Juan's church.   We will be putting a roof, floor, windows and a door on a new house being built for a young mother and her two children over the next two days.  Work started a little slow, since we first had to carry sand, stone, and wood up the hill to the site.  We were all very thankful for Dave and Eric's strong backs!   It was good to be a community where many different people and many children came to visit us through out the day.  Terri and Larry had a great time playing with the children in the afternoon,  and their laughter was sweet music to everyone's ears.  I think a few of the children may have sore hands tonight from playing 'patty-cake' games with Larry.   He hits harder and harder as the speed gets faster and faster...the children loved it! (So did Larry) I was especially touched today as Bob introduced me to several people in the community, that everyone was so happy, and gave me a hug, even though I was sweaty and dirty.  It was a real lesson in the truth that happiness does not come from having possessions,  and the joy that comes from knowing Christ transends any living situation.

Stories were shared by the medical team after dinner tonight of their experience's today.  Everyone shared stories of patients who were dealing with very difficult situation's, and also positive stories of some people who have shown great improvement since the last time MAMA was in this community. I have truly been blessed to be part of this team this week, and I hope we have been able to show Gods love to those we have spent time with this week.

Ken