Thursday, April 9, 2015

What we know

Things we have learned:
Be ready for anything.  I thought I was going to be working on craft projects at a VBS and it turns out I was needed to help the director get a vehicle from the mechanic.

The simple things are great.
After dinner yesterday most of us hiked up the mountain to the large cross that is visible from the road.  It was fun and now I can say that I have done it.  (I couldn't say that after our last trip)

More about the culture and how they live.
It is a big culture shock to see what they have and how much we have and how grateful we should be.

Being accident prone does not keep you from working.
There are two boys (one of them mine) who seem to keep scratching or scraping or bumping or bleeding...but they keep at it.

Stepping out of your comfort zone a little bit is not too difficult.
But the benefits are worth it.

You don't need to speak someone's language to communicate with them.
We have been getting more and more comfortable with hand gestures, smiles, and pantomimes.

The kids are really appreciative and excited with anything you do!
Singing, playing, listening to a story, and doing crafts are all met with enthusiasm.

Spanish words.!
The one I remember right now is sonrie.  Smile!

Painting is hard.
The two story house that got painted yesterday needed a whole host of things to be considered complete.  The second house is started but, despite Dylan's best efforts, only one side is painted.

These kids are hard workers!
Nuff said.

Thought I would take advantage of the WiFi and post again quickly!  More later!

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