Yes, We are Here

We are on our second day working at the Central Church within walking distance from our dorm. We are tieing rebar on the roof of the first floor to create the forms for concrete. As you would imagine, it is hot and sunscreen is flowing quite liberally.

Last night, all of the GO children sponsored by memebers of Nehemiah's Neighbors came with their families for dinner. With our 32 and another 45, we had a full house. This was such a blessing for all. The smiles, hugs and prayers are such a blessing. One little girl received a Spanish Bible as a gift from her sponsor and the father quickly said, through a translator, that she was recently asking for a Bible just like this. Sponsoring these children to attend a Christian school is an amazing opportunity. For about $1/day, the child gets to go to school, gets their books and a gift at Christmas and on their birthday. Without this support, the only option is a very challenged and inadequate public school system.

Luggage for six folks just arrived this morning after getting removed in Miami due to weight issues on the plane...I think we have used all the jokes we could think of for this. Today we learned why Dominicans make such great baseball players. There is a street game called Batilla similar to baseball but played with the lid from a 5-gallon water jug and hit with broom handles. Similar rules apply but they get 6 balls or 3 strikes; use two bases instead of three and have 9 to a team.

Isaiah, a local pastor's son turned pastor, started a neighborhood tournament and now the neighborhoods put teams together that are a mix of the less law abiding types with the church types. They even created a field to play on instead of in the street and the small field will pack 500 people during the tournament. The basis are labled; The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. How awesome is that?

All is well, our siesta is almost over and time to head back to the worksite. I will get some of the others from our team to blog tonight. Thank you all for all of your prayers. God Bless You!