Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day! The rooster crowed, the world began and we started another day. Here it is Tuesday and it seems that we have been friends forever. Yet most of the team, I only met on the way down here! We have experienced some truly moving moments together.
Again we started with breakfast of pancakes and pineapple at 7am (toast and peanut butter is also an option) and then a lovely devotional by Sharon from John 15 about the vine and branches bearing fruit and the fruit of the spirit as described in Galatians. Beware the vine that chokes rather than bears fruit, as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. We prayed and headed off to prepare ourselves for the groups coming in. Again, the build team went back to Pan de Vida to continue working on the Pastor’s house. I need to get back there and take a look at the progress they have made. Yvonne and Wynne prepared for their second group of sewers to come for the sewing seminar.
Today, Judy would have the children at the long tables in the dining hall and, since we would be sharing a translator today (Jonathan), we put our crochet group just in back at the patio of the kitchen gardens. I had help setting up, that is always nice. Those of you on Facebook will already know that I had 8 ladies today! I shared Jonathan’s video of our work and the children’s activities. Two ladies, Jesika and Ramona, returned and the other 6 were all new! It was a busy time getting everyone started and showing the stitches to the new young women. We began with prayer and thanksgiving for the opportunities that we are all given to learn from each other. Jesika and Ramona helped with teaching quite a bit and I was very pleased that they did. Some people catch on right away and others struggle longer. I emphasized that it is new and not everyone learns the same way or at the same speed.
The ladies were shown how to crochet onto an elastic band and add some extra touches. Because of teaching the first steps again, we did not complete a granny square but they did learn how to join in the round and that is the beginning. They were all sent home with yarn and hook and an extra elastic to work with...I need to get more of those. I also gave them each a small cross engraved with “I am always with you”.
Since everyone is working in a different area, we try to touch base with each other when we can, especially at meals. The driver for my crocheters was delayed and so, I did not want to leave them to go eat lunch. Instead, I bought them all a drink out of the canteen we have and we chatted and took pictures while we waited. When someone was available to take them home, it was close to 1pm. While I was eating, Jonathan and Judy cleaned up my work area for me and that was very nice of them. We had a good visit then too. Judy had a really good day with the children and they were very well behaved.
Tara, Sharon, Cecilio and Myrna went this morning to see a farmer in the area about seedlings and an irrigation system for the gardens. It was very interesting and they came home with some great ideas and seeds and seedlings that he gave them. Tara got to work right away planting things when they came back.
In the afternoon, we planned out for the next few days as some trips were re-worked. Tomorrow, 5 (includes Allan their driver ) will go to Rivas where another Canadian group called Commit works and they will learn what kind of projects that they have been working on. This is at least a 2 -3 hour trip each way, so I am happy not to go as my back has been sore off and on.
This afternoon, we were all invited to the Bethlehem Centre where the sewing ladies had out some items to sell and to see what they had accomplished. Both Wynne and Yvonne were very pleased with their work and the efforts they put into the day. They accomplished a great deal. Their little girl dresses, boys’ shirts, pillows and pillowcases were very lovely and well done. One lady brought some dresses she had crocheted and she was pleased to show me. Big hugs were received from Sofia from my last trip here in 2018.
After supper, I led those interested in a relaxation exercise. That took us to 8pm and most of us were ready for bed and quiet conversation.
Blessings to all,
Suzie
Words of the day: Moy bonito. Very pretty.
“ 10 Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him, whether we are alive or dead when he comes. 11 So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now.” 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11
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