Tuesday - Children, rebar and cement!

Another beautiful day in Costa Rica. The sky is blue and the surrounding mountains are all visible. A good night's sleep cured the pains from the previous day's work in the trench.

The Karens led a devotion based on James 2 verse 14 which tells us to use "God talk along with God action." We all received a small bird to remind us to use our wings and soar.

Front Gate

Our workday begins when we arrive at Hogar Metodista. We will watch the children, mix cement and rebar. Karen M. and Connie start the day with the little children in the home, and Ann W. and Nancy take over after the morning break.

A big group work on mixing cement. A strong few push the wheel barrels to the site of the home and cover the rebar with cement.

A part of mixing cement is filling pails with stone and dirt.

The house is taking shape, and after seeing the finished house we can picture what is to come.

Meal time is always a highlight, and the food has been excellent! We are all hungry and need the nourishment to keep us working in the afternoon.

Phoebe, Roger and Kate work on forming the rebar.

Back at our home for the week, showers and time in the Internet Cafe are the favorite activities. A delicious dinner of fish and mashed potatoes and then practice for VBS tomorrow. Bedtime will be here soon!