Wednesday was a day of miscellaneous projects done around the foundation. We started our day with a delicious breakfast provided by the ever so vibrant kitchen staff, consisting of eggs with salsa, grilled plantains, and sausage. Proceeding breakfast the Erica and Leah put up a word wall for the kids and the boys went to the roof to fix the pump,once and for all, after three trips to the local hardware store. Following that we all began a project for Mama Doris, we started by digging a trench around the outer wall of the foundation, after that we mixed concrete using one of the few power tools they have at the foundation, then we used the concrete to secure the rocks into the trench to beautify the property. Drew,David and one of the foundation kids went with Rolando to gather fire wood from the local sawmill for the wood burning stove. Following the projects some of the group made the trip to Comayagua to sight see and shop. We visited the cathedral which contained the oldest clock in the western hemisphere. Then we walked around town and entered some local shops. It was interesting to interact with the culture and see their way of life.
Upon returning from Comayagua it was time to begin the church service which kids have been arriving for since 8 o'clock that morning. Pastor Ausher and his wife had arrived while we were gone, and were over joyed to be able to spread Christ's love using their God given gifts. It was cool to see the children piling in the church and peaking through the windows just to get a glimpse of what was going on inside. They were so tentative and longing to learn the word of God. Over 250 people in the chapel of all ages. (and without offering food)
Personally my favorite part of the day was giving the foundation children there shoes. They were just so happy and thankful to be receiving something thats seems so insignificant to us but made that child's whole week. For me this was one of the best days of the week over all.
Drew and Jeannelle
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