Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Jeff's second note

Today is Tuesday.  Cant believe we only have 3 work days left.

We had a good work day on Monday again.  Repaired 3 sections of roof on the baby building, back filled around new cement the first group poured, did some wiring, made more block (the girls even did a bunch of them), and loaded the block from last week onto the truck to be delivered this morning.
The boys have found great joy in singing in their bunks before bed.  I don't think Justin B needs to worry.
We took 6 kids out for a walk in the afternoon down the road.  It is cooler in the afternoon because clouds develope by then.  If you can stay out of the sun, the heat is accually getting less exausting.
We had a great devotion time last night and again tonight.  The kids are really thinking a lot.

Today we went to the Citadel on a day trip at around 7:30 but before that Nick, Wilson and 6 of us went to delivere the block to the building site.  It took us 45 min to get there, 10 min to unload and 30 min to return.  We left at 5:30 and most of the kids volunteered to go.  Awsome.
The view from the citatel was spectacular.  We got to climb on and around the canons and stuff in the fortress without limitation.  Pretty cool.
Danelle rode a horse up and down the trail.  Not bad for someone who doesn't like horses.  Ask Matty about the tour guide.  He "kept her from falling out of the truck"  on our ride up the mountain by putting his arms around her.  We'll have to keep our eye on her. :)
Luke keeps us all on our toes, never a dull moment.  We did use his driving prowess when the tractor got stuck getting bamboo for a new fence but don't tell him I said so, it will go to his head.  :)
We had another good night of devotions after having mac n cheese and spuds w sausage in it.  Our food has been excellent and a cold Coke never tasted so good at the end of a day.
Tomorrow we'll do more wiring, build a fence and finish back filling around cement.  Should be a good day.

One thing to consider:  Wilson (one of the yard workers) builds and sells Adirondack lawn chairs out of pine.  Each is 50 bucks plus 25 to get them back to the states.  They look pretty nice.  So far we have 8 orderd for the return trip.  If you are interested in one or more let one of us know and we can get them along for you.

Thanks again for your prayers and the support.  It is soooo vital.

Jeff

2 comments:

  1. Jeff & Luke-great descriptions. Dawn, Shannon & Amy - how are things going for you? Praying for you all constantly.

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  2. From Connie Knapper: Shannon, how are things going for you? I look at the Haiti blog every morning when I wake up and every evening before I go to bed. I am praying for everyone there, and especially you, because you are my girl (he he), everyday throughout the day, that God will be with you to give you the patience and strength to make it through. I am picturing you taking care of the little ones, or are you one of the girls that are helping the guys? God Bless you again, and again Shannon. I miss you and love you, MOM.

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