After graduation, the kids were sponsored to a vacation. It was the 1st the kids have had in about 7-9 years and for some of the newer kids, it was the 1st ever as a family. We are very happy for them to get an opportunity to go somewhere and just have fun and see different parts of their culture. Since it was done through the school, we weren't eligible to go but I will get some photos from another volunteer for you to see the joy of their trip.
While the kids were gone, I used the time to go to Aguascalientes. Carolyn from my hometown arrived to serve for a month. It was refreshing to fellowship with the volunteers of Dulce Refugio and also as a spiritual retreat before the heavy preparation for the 3 teams in August begins. It is like most events, most of the work can't be done until last minute before the team arrives. However, while I was there, I did spend some time at the construction site helping here and there. Also, Erin, Carolyn and I did some flood relief work at Erin's and Skip's house when the rain literally poured in like a raging river.
Ira stayed at Pan de Vida to continue his maintenance work which is constant. However, with the kids away, he was able to catch up on some things. Brittany, who has been volunteering at Pan de Vida for the summer was also able to go to Aguascalientes and see the ministry there.
As always, when you are gone, it seems like so much happens so fast. The construction of the apartments above the kitchen is progressing. Melchor and Juan have left the ministry of Pan de Vida, so you will see some new faces. Their names are Ferntino and Miguel. They are working on the balcony of the apartments. I have some pictures to post of all the things that have been happening in the last couple of weeks.
While the kids were gone, I used the time to go to Aguascalientes. Carolyn from my hometown arrived to serve for a month. It was refreshing to fellowship with the volunteers of Dulce Refugio and also as a spiritual retreat before the heavy preparation for the 3 teams in August begins. It is like most events, most of the work can't be done until last minute before the team arrives. However, while I was there, I did spend some time at the construction site helping here and there. Also, Erin, Carolyn and I did some flood relief work at Erin's and Skip's house when the rain literally poured in like a raging river.
Ira stayed at Pan de Vida to continue his maintenance work which is constant. However, with the kids away, he was able to catch up on some things. Brittany, who has been volunteering at Pan de Vida for the summer was also able to go to Aguascalientes and see the ministry there.
As always, when you are gone, it seems like so much happens so fast. The construction of the apartments above the kitchen is progressing. Melchor and Juan have left the ministry of Pan de Vida, so you will see some new faces. Their names are Ferntino and Miguel. They are working on the balcony of the apartments. I have some pictures to post of all the things that have been happening in the last couple of weeks.
picking at built up cement from the old work area
Carolyn sealing walls and ceiling
bailing the river against the flow
Erin guiding it from the bathroom back outside
Carolyn really was helping....scooping water back toward the door as we tried to find tools to work with
Ira in the workshop working on a pump
Brittany~the summer volunteer and another daughter in mexico
Cliff was in town and took us out to celebrate my birthday
the beginning of the posts for the balcony
Ferntino and Miguel
the post have been poured, now the base is being prepared
view from the back near the girls dorm
from the back of the kitchen
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