Group 2 started the day up at Casa Hogar Doughlas again with nearly all hands on deck working on making and pouring cement to build additional bathrooms alongside the current palapa. We had the drill down to a science that was up there with any modern assembly line. We got a lot done in a half a day. Others helped finish building and staining a wonderful looking picnic table while others worked in cleaning up the palapa and the dining hall. After lunch we came back to LDM (our main site) and had 30 or so of the kids over for a pool party here. We then cooked hot dogs and served them before having to say goodbye. As with the other group, it was hard for a number of us to let go and wave goodbye as their bus pulled out of our driveway and down the road. How is it that we create such strong attachments in just a few days? Just 3 days ago we were strangers from a different country, most of us unable to even speak their language and words we could mutually understand. Of course, the answer lies in Love - and the love that Jesus showed for us all. Some of our lessons this week have been about Love, Encouragement, Forgiveness & Submission. As we've seen and experienced these things here in Mexico, we talked tonight about how it will all work when we get back home. Will we go back to our old ways or will be renewed and truly be made new creations in Christ through this? There are a number of kids who have expressed an interest in being baptized here tomorrow night and it should be a fantastic finish to a fantastic week! Stay tuned....
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Praise God! Praise God! Each time I open the blog site it's like a gift that brings great joy, some tears, and always a smile. Thanks so much for keeping us updated and please keep the pictures coming,(there are a few smiling faces on team two we have yet to see - Becca ). After seeing the hard work being done there by our teens, cleaning their rooms should be a breeze. We miss you all, but are so blessed by all you are doing there. You see God is using you to bless those children there, but He is also using you & what you are doing there to bless us and teach us about reaching out and loving others right here at home. I have shared the story of the "Rain Miracle" God gave you and it has definitely touched many hearts & grown faith in all who hear about it. Take Care! Continue to share His Great Love and may you each recognize His lessons and blessings He is no doubt pouring out on each of you.
Love & Prayers,
Connie
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