The Pterodactyls set out this morning to finish the last touches of the house, and were detoured by a parade celebrating the signing of the Mexican constitution. This presented a challenge at first, but quickly an opportunity arose to help out at the community center work site. Here we moved plywood, built trusses, nailed down the siding for the first wall, and painted. The morning was quite busy, and little did we know, we were just getting started.
The following are a few of the things we did today:
Pterodactyl Anna flew off to vist an orphanage with other members of the group. Thirty-five precious children greeted us at the gate, hearts thirsty for love. Our team brought food, games, educational tools, and hugs for everyone! Little did we know it was their presence that was the true gift, not anything that we could have brought.
Pterodactyl Anna flew off to vist an orphanage with other members of the group. Thirty-five precious children greeted us at the gate, hearts thirsty for love. Our team brought food, games, educational tools, and hugs for everyone! Little did we know it was their presence that was the true gift, not anything that we could have brought.Mastique, mastique, mastique (putty?, putty?, putty?) ...sorry guys, our Spanish is a little rusty. =) Pterodactyls Nicole, Laura, Meghan and Jessica are drywalling and putty fiends! We spent most of the day covering up nails and gaps between the drywall to get it prepped and ready for Gustavo and his family to paint. It was a messy job, but someone had to do it...enter the Pterodactyls (minus Anna, who was loving on the orphans. Go Anna!).
Some of us (Pterodactyl Jessica and Meghan) were summoned to assist with lunch at the church. Here you see Meghan serving up some agua and also some of the lovely smiling faces of the ninos eating lunch.
To finish our day, the Pterodactyls all came together for a Costco run. Between two events we purchased enough food to feed 350 people! On a side note, did you know that the Costco in Mexico ALSO has samples?...Tequila samples that is! ...Only in Mexico! =)
Hasta manana, we look forward to seeing what God has in store for us next!
2 comments:
Anna, from first time parents, you look like a natural. We had our son Sunday the 18th. He's awesome!!! Great work all of you, it sounds like a life changing experience for everyone involved. Love Sean, Rhonda and Baby Olmstead
Anna, the joy on your face is evident. Aren't the kids so special?! It's hard not to bring them all home.
And the rest of you.....great job! Jessica, looks like you're building up your muscles to help us move on Saturday.
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