Good Morning from Honduras!
After a good night´s sleep we are all ready to tackle the mountain once again today! We have agressive plans today to get back on schedule that the rain, lack of chain saws, and wood created yesterday. Can you spell perserverence? We all can after yesterday. What a lesson in keeping a positive attitude and pushing on with all sorts of obstacles in our way. We all have come to expect the rocky ground that makes digging post holes sooooo challenging. Even the occasional shortage of wood or chain saw breaking down and needing repair. No building crews had chain saws yesterday when they started. We knew that Keith was scurrying around to try and purchase some for us while we all got started. Most of us realized early on that it was difficult to proceed in the normal way we build a house without a chain saw, so very creative crew leaders problem solved and figured out ways to keep going until we did get a chain saw. John Marincin´s team had the added challenge of getting a work site that was quite isolated (off the beaten path does not begin to describe it!) Once they arrived at their site they had to wait 2 hours for their wood to be delivered and due to the rocky terrain the wood had to be hauled a half a mile from the drop off point to their work site. Many tired bodies at the end of the day, but the most amazing stories of perserverance emerged during our devo last night. This group of teenagers and adults all expressed how difficult a day it was, but in the same breath had nothing but love, encouragment, thankfulness and appreciation for each other. What a team effort and what an example to all that when we all pull together we can do so much for God´s Kingdom! Every team had their obstacles, but they all kept on keeping on and did not get discouraged when they were not able to complete their homes last night. We await the new day with high hopes of completing these homes and starting others. We may have rocky soil here, but there are no rocky Christians! Blessings to all of you!
(submitted by Suzanne)
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Hey Everybody,
Glad to hear that you all are getting a lot done even though it sounds as if there are the usual problems. Casey, just remember when you are leading a house to just go along with whatever Milton says to do and trust me I would do anything to not be in the office right now. I hope everyone is is doing good and continuing to stay safe.
David
"I'm pressing on the upward way" literally? You remain ever near and dear to our hearts. -Jason Goldtrap
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Vince - hope you are getting our messages. We enjoy reading updates to see what you are all doing each day. The rocks and mountains have to be a good replacement for a work out yes? Aaron is still looking for pictures. Hope you are doing well, we miss you and look forward to reading more about the adventures there. Hope you are taking some pictures too.
Love Mom Aaron & Dave
Hi Tonia, I hope you are feeling better. Alex tried to call you about his day, how adorable. Mom is doing well. We all miss you and are sooo proud of all of you. Please keep safe and know you all are in are prayers. Say hi to Tami, C.J. Casey, Heather, Ashley, Alyssa and Keith. Jamie
Can hardly wait to join you all on Saturday!!! Hope the weather cooperates with you today, we know how much you all want to finish the homes from yesterday! Take care. See you soon!
Love
George and Shannon
Just wanted to let all of you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Also, we plan to have a special time of prayer for you and your work during our mid-week gathering tonight.
- May God's protective hands shelter you from harm.
- May God go before you and remove obstacles that hinder progress.
- May God give you strength for every task before you.
In Christ,
-bill
Glad to hear you guys are ok and perservering through these trials. Reinforcements are on their way!!!!
Suzanne, we so look forward to your updates, they are so uplifing, you have an amazing gift in writing. Thanks for keeping all of us informed, keep up the amazing work. Your all in my heart and prayers. jan
Wow! I could picture John and his team carrying that wood for 1/2 mile. It makes me think of Jesus and him being made to carry his own wood. Keep up the great work everyone! Everyone at home is so proud of what you all are doing! Have a wonderful productive day tomorrow. Hugs and kisses for Heather and Chris. Love to everyone else. GOD BLESS! Love Beverley. (Mum)
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