Ready, But Not Ready

 

The day started with a bang, some AC/DC from our personal DJ, Juan.  Juan is the man of many talents; he puts us to bed, wakes us up, and is the head of the roofing crew. During breakfast, the guys had a little fun by spooking the girls with a fake bat rigged from the ceiling.  They had a few people react, though not as many as the fake rat that came out a bit later…some people have some pretty quick reflexes!

The crew headed up the mountain for a morning of work, and a whole lot of fun. They broke up into teams and decorated the houses to give them some personalized touches.  We cannot wait to see the family’s reactions tomorrow!  We are so proud of the students and the creativity they displayed today.  A few adults went to town to get groceries for the families so they have stocked shelves when they get their keys tomorrow.  They also get brooms, dustpans, and laundry soap.  It feels good to know they are turning the key to a fresh start.

This afternoon, some adults finished at the house site while students spent the afternoon handing out homemade bracelets and candy.  They even painted the nails of some of the students.  They, especially the guys, surprised me with their manicure skills.  We also delivered some more of the ‘Shoes That Grow’ and some hand carved wooden cars.

We had a relaxing evening after supper and junta.  All are enjoying a nice night before we ramp up tomorrow.  We have a busy, and I’m sure emotional, day ahead of us as we turn over the homes that so much has been poured into over the last week.  We remain grateful for the opportunity to participate in this mission, being able to act as the hands of God is a humbling experience!