Continued the daily routine of breakfast by candlelight, men off to work, prayer, scripture and journaling, walking around the village talking with people, buying food for break and lunch, doing odd tasks, hanging out with YES team, and eating lunch. In the heat of the afternoon, the guys repaired bicycle tires, finally got the scaffolding, and rested.
Judy and I met with Beryl and Andrew to learn more about the history of the mission here, the future vision, and talk about various mission items. I continue to work at learning the language with a workbook and speaking with people. If we were here a month, I think our Spanish would allow us to pick up the Creole fairly quickly. It’s easy to begin conversations when going on a walk. People are very friendly.
As you walk by their house, many are outside working and cooking. I often begin the conversation asking what it is they are cooking, what their name is, how they are, how their family is, etc. It usually evolves into taking a photo or two of them and showing it to them to their delight! When taking a walk, children are eager to shake your hand and hold your hand and walk with you.
Had the evening meal at 7:30 when several of the YES team and medical staff got back from riding bike to a local village about 4 miles away. Feels like we are beginning to establish daily routines. The school is mostly built up to the top of the windows. On Thursday, they will be using the scaffolding to begin building the walls to the top.
Thinking of everyone back home. Hope all is well! Love to all!
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