Monday January 13, 2014
Monday was off to a great start as we traveled to Santa Fe in San Francisco. It was a picture perfect day and the fields of corn, sugar, grazing cows, horses and beautiful hills entertained us on our hour and a half drive. Since our team was there other years we knew to set up in the school. We had a doctor, dentist as well as our team and the Mama team from the mission house.
Madison Trauger worked with me giving vitamin A and deworming pills. This was her first experience on a Mama trip. She did an excellent job and was very mature. Her Spanish came in handy and she enjoyed the children. We had 150 pass through our station. The children enjoyed the lollipop and the small stuffed animal. Pills are good for them but the animals bring the smiles! I also enjoyed Hector, the MAMA director fit people for reading glasses. He was patient and kind and it was a joy to see how happy the people were when they could see!
We thought we were going to see Nolvin and put a floor in his house, but his father changed his mind. Nolvin was the child that had his club foot fixed. Sadly we discovered Nolvin's mom had passed away. Nolvin is now picking coffee beans.
The cement crews completed seven homes mixing 48 bags of concrete. They had a good experience and we're pleased at the help they received carrying, and mixing. People mentioned that the team finished the floors quickly.
We have had two very nice meals. There are twenty of us that share a meal together. Devotions were led by Tim. He encouraged us to notice the things of beauty around us. All is well and we are looking forward to Panacam a town we have not been to.
Written by team member Ruth Hohenstein
Madison Trauger worked with me giving vitamin A and deworming pills. This was her first experience on a Mama trip. She did an excellent job and was very mature. Her Spanish came in handy and she enjoyed the children. We had 150 pass through our station. The children enjoyed the lollipop and the small stuffed animal. Pills are good for them but the animals bring the smiles! I also enjoyed Hector, the MAMA director fit people for reading glasses. He was patient and kind and it was a joy to see how happy the people were when they could see!
We thought we were going to see Nolvin and put a floor in his house, but his father changed his mind. Nolvin was the child that had his club foot fixed. Sadly we discovered Nolvin's mom had passed away. Nolvin is now picking coffee beans.
The cement crews completed seven homes mixing 48 bags of concrete. They had a good experience and we're pleased at the help they received carrying, and mixing. People mentioned that the team finished the floors quickly.
We have had two very nice meals. There are twenty of us that share a meal together. Devotions were led by Tim. He encouraged us to notice the things of beauty around us. All is well and we are looking forward to Panacam a town we have not been to.
Written by team member Ruth Hohenstein
posted by DRE MAMA Project at
1/13/2014 09:44:00 PM
2 Comments:
Thanks for the updates. Grateful to hear the week is off to a good start. You're in our prayers! Ken
So sorry to hear about Nolvin's Mother. Praying for the entire group!
Karen Burkholder
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