Monday - January 29

Dona Gloria's breakfast of oatmeal, eggs, bread, and coffee prepared us well for the big day today. 

We started the work day visiting the lumber yard to pick out tin for the roof and the guys who have been here before were impressed with the quality and safety of the tin available.  Those of us who have not been here before were impressed simply by their response.  By the end of the morning the roof was on and the front gable had been filled in with block by the locals.  We broke for lunch and were very glad the roof was on for the rest of the afternoon. 

Rain caused a few work delays but also created some time to play with the kids in the dry interior.  At one point a football, soccer ball, and small ball were flying around the church in close pursuit of kids of all ages. 

The rain didn't slow down the baseball and soccer games, jump ropes, bubbles, and coloring.  We were thankful for a chance to play and get to know the kids a bit more. 

Once the rain cleared a little,  frames were prepared and were placed in a little more rain as well as the leveling of the interior floor in preparation for pouring the concrete. 

This evening we had the opportunity to listen to Pastor Michele's story and hear more about the ministry in Sabana Larga and beyond.  It's exciting to hear how God is working in the Dominican Republic through the work of the people here!