Odds and Ends

For the first time this work week, the sun was shining brightly when we all woke up. This phenomenon of clear skies gave everyone a little pep in their step. We were able to get out of the feeding center and on our way an hour earlier than the previous two days. And with only two work days left, we definitely needed the extra time. With some major projects close to completion, the group was looking for some extra little jobs to do. One was the building picnic tables for the children to use outside the house to replace the makeshift one they had built. Another was to replace a section of the water line because part of the PVC had cracked. One group was put to the task of removing a huge tree trunk and roots. But the highlight of the day was the removal of a broken down car that had been in the front yard of the house for over 10 years. The car was also crushed by a fallen branch from recent hurricanes. Raoul was determined to get this car our of the yard this week any way possible. And he coaxed us into flipping the car over as the best way to do so. I think he just wanted some to destroy something because it made it harder to move it. We had to flip it back over and ended up pushing it out to the street. It was a lot harder than it sounds with 4 flat tires, a broken steering wheel, and 10 years of garbage inside. But once it was in the street, the front yard opened up with a safer play area by the front door. We ended our day with our traditional Wednesday beach service. We played music, listened to testimonies, and had private devotional time, all while enjoying the beauty of God's creation on a very pleasant night. The crashing waves and setting sun were the perfect setting to truly appreciate just how awesome our Father is. I believe that this is one of the highlights of the week. The team is determined to get as much completed as possible tomorrow on the last day at the job site. We don't want to leave with anything unfinished, but sadly there are a few projects that will have to wait until next summer. Keep praying for the clear weather we had today so we can maximize our work time.