Friday Evening

Wow, what an awesome day! We awoke to more rain. Mike, Richard and Ron rode out to the village to see if the roads were passable. They returned having been able to get there and we loaded the truck with all the tools and headed out. We prayed that God may hold back the rain long enough to allow us to build this house for the Ponce family. The rain ceased and we started laying block.

Throughout the day, it was cloudy with a light breeze. Ginger kept assuring us that this was not normal weather – usually much, much hotter! The sun even popped out of the clouds several times! Barbara was a great block deliverer. Sandy climbed up on the scaffolding was started slinging mortar. Yesterday, we were trying to feel our way through. Today, we hit our groove. By 5:00, we had completed 8 courses of blocks and installed both doors and windows. It was pretty humbling to realize that, tonight, the Ponce family has 4 solid walls in their home for the first time. For the past 4 weeks, they have been living in one of the Sunday School classrooms. We have 4 more courses to go and then we will begin on the roof.

While construction continued, the VBS team held their first day of camp. They had 65 kids today. Yesterday, they had only 15 kids show up to sing songs. Tomorrow, they are planning on 100! After VBS, the kids remained at the church, sang songs and played football (soccer). It was great to hear the songs and squeals of the children. Nancy, Kira and Amanda were great football players! Nancy made friends with the family across the street and got to ride on a cart pulled by their horse.

Sometime about 3:00, the strangest thing happened. Waterballons mysteriously appeared. Without warning, all of them happened to fly towards Richard. What a sight to see. Unfortunately, not all of the balloons burst. Some just bounced off of him and around the site. (I think we entertained the Hondurans). I don’t know why Richard thinks I was behind it all. (I was able to video it)

On the ride back to the mission house this afternoon, it began to rain again. God is good! 

Thank you for your prayers.  We are very grateful to know of your love and support.  Keep us in your prayers.  We will be returning in the morning to continue VBS and Construction.

Peace,
Brian