Monday, February 24, 2014

We had a very productive day.   The 2 ½ Amigos (Vic, Chuck and John) went with Phil to the hardware store and picked up wood then went to Phil & Donna’s house where we spent the day cutting out about 50 pieces from 3 sheets of plywood.  We will assemble 2 portable library carts for the school in Sosua Abajo.  Our return for a few hours on Wednesday and again on Thursday will hopefully allow us to complete them.  

Chuck, Vic and John (taking picture)
Cutting Pieces for the Library Carts

For lunch, the resort supplied us with roasted chicken and potatoes, which was a pleasant change from years of ham & cheese sandwiches, alternating with cheese & ham sandwiches.  Phil & Donna sat with us for lunch and filled us in on the general operations and philosophy of Servant’s Heart Ministries.  We also were taught the ins and outs of working to help people without making them dependent or expecting handouts.  It is a delicate balance which requires experience to understand what works and what doesn’t.

The remaining 12 team members went to the school at Sosua Abajo and broke into 2 groups.  One group did crafting and games with the children while the other group painted.  The painters kept Dario and Chris busy running for more paint every couple of hours.  Journey teams are noted for their ability to exceed expectations – as they learned today. 

The Church and School at Sosua Abajo