The Body at Work

Good news!  It rained last night for the first time in three - four months!  The bad news, you couldn't really tell today!

Yesterday we reported that our principle task for today was to finish the security house which included painting the entire interior, the exterior, all furniture, and replace both doors and reinstall them.  We are happy to report - mission accomplished!  The Body at Work included St. John's servant team, as well as, Keith (surprise guest from New York and friend of the Dixons), and Hope House staff, Populaire, Lucien, Eric, and of course, our boss, Marshall.  We divided the work between the team members and with any good team, we did deviate from the plan which provided everyone an opportunity to contribute whether it was painting or hammering.  The weather today was the usual - hot and sunny.    As the kids were dismissed from school, some became fascinated with our painting and were venturing in our work space.  Richard, without meaning to, taught them a new "game" called "Shoo."  He would "shoo" them away, they would run away laughing, and then come right back.  We could hear them saying "shoo, shoo" to each other.  It wasn't very effective but it was entertaining!

We ate lunch with the kids today.  Some of us enjoyed some rice and bean sauce in addition to our sandwiches.  Like every other year, the kids stare at us and we stare at them and we smile a lot. 

This evening we "raised the roof" on the truck - literally.  It was very entertaining to watch five tired old men and one young, short young lady lift the roof, stand it up straight, watch the truck move out of the way, and us, effortlessly, lay it down. 

Tonight, we once again, we had our devotions.  This evening was lead by Sarah which was interesting in and of itself.  What was really interesting was Sarah had us pick names from a bowl and share with each other the gifts that each person brought to the team and to the project.  It was a very unique way to involve everyone in sharing the day's experience. 

Tomorrow's agenda is going to be geared more towards spending time with the kids at the Village of Hope.  There will be more to come on that tomorrow night!

The photos below show the before, the after, the team, and Diana "raising the roof"!