Today started at 7:30 with breakfast which included fresh papaya! Next we met with Todd and Amy to hear about their family, the ministry of VOH, and go over house rules. The work that is being done here is amazing and you can see it in the faces of all the children. Their pasts have been hard but now they have hope and know they are loved by their families here and by their Heavenly Father.
Amy then took us on a tour of the grounds. As we walked into the school's rooms it was special to see the kids we've met on previous trips and see the smiles when they recognized us. After the tour we spent time praying for the ministry, the families and future plans. There is a property for sale right next to VOH, and they would like to purchase it!
Our project of the day was painting! We primed and painted furniture and door frames for the new house, Casa 4. More than one person got paint in their hair (one all over her legs and shoes), creating lots of laughs. We did take a break for lunch and a game of soccer.
In the afternoon Jen led us in an awesome craft time that the kids loved and it also gave us time to get to know and bond with the kids. Some of the Dads and Moms participated too. After that it was time for another game of soccer! We feel like we are learning names and getting to know everyone better.
Side note: A year and a half ago Kailey, Alle, and Kelsey made a quilt for us to take on our first trip. Today when we were visiting one of the houses and admiring one of the babies, Alle realized that the baby was wrapped in the quilt the girls had made. The girls were so encouraged to see that through their simple act of love, God is using them to bless others.
After dinner we met as a team to talk about the day, share devotions on the Fruit of the Spirit and then prep for tomorrow.
It's a privilege to come alongside the missionaries here, help prepare for future children that the Lord will bring and invest in the lives of the ones He has already rescued.
No spiders or centipedes but we did see a bat fly through the covered porch area outside our rooms, and both Jazmin and Kelsey particularly enjoyed the lightning.
Rafe and Aidan just arrived so our team is now complete! Thank you for prayers and feel free to leave us a comment.
With love from all!
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thank you for the post and the updates. I'm loving to see what you guys are doing. What a joy that you guys are there. Go strong in the Lord. Let the love of Christ richly flow from you.the spider craft is adorable! What night are you guys going to Antigua and what day are you going to the local town to share the Gospel?our God reigns! Big hugs to everyone!
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