Day four, the second day of work ....
Getting up this morning was a little harder, but the early risers still rose with the birds. Okay, maybe a little after the birds, but 5 am is pretty early!
Breakfast again was outstanding, prepping us for our second day of work.
Ron, our leader, was pleased with our first day of progress. Our new team members were quickly picking up new skills. Some of us have never welded before, ground pipes, nor erected a security fence. For many, this was totally new work. Others of us, however, have done this, both in Nicaragua and back home.
The newbies were assisted and tutored by the Mission Trip vets. We are blessed with many extremely fast learners.
Besides continuing work in the major areas: cutting and grinding pipes, painting the pipes for rust proofing, and stretching and erecting fencing, ... our team members also began assisting the orphanage in other sundry but much needed projects. For instance, Gary Pritts installed a water valve on the orphanage's water purification system, as well as installing a special light bulb which kills the bacteria in the water in the complex's water system. And Ron Schaad wired and installed a microwave for the Dining Hall.
Our work was hard throughout the day. But, we were aided by a strong breeze all day. And, we are blessed and pleased to be assisted by three of the teen orphanage boys who live here at the orphanage in the boy's home.
At the end of the work day we showered and felt so much better, then we ate. We had: rice and beans ....
Each night we join together for devotions. However, prior to tonight's devotion, we were asked to go to the Dining Hall to assist the cooks there. When we got there we were surprised by the tables being set for a birthday party. Two of our members, Ron Schaad and Cleve Curry, had birthdays this week. Thus, the interns here at the orphanage, Michelle and Karla, had prepared a cake for our birthday boys! We actually had cake and ice cream in the remote of Nicaragua! It was excellent!
Following devotions we have spent the evening just chilling. Talking, visiting, reading, checking out e-mails, and relaxing.
For tomorrow, Wednesday, brings another day of fencing ....
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