So, today we realized that we had only 3 days left and lots of project work to do. We completed the projects we came to do faster than we expected and we moved on to other projects which Isaac said would be really helpful for Victory Home. The projects remaining included: painting Papa and Mama Jo-Jo's entire home on the inside, completing the repaired sewer line to the guest house, painting the Library, and completing the installation of the new water line to the exterior of the church. I must tell you that signs of exhaustion are showing on the team. We arise each morning at 6:00am to walk the kids to school and last evening, most of the team went to bed around 8:30pm. Let's just say they're not as "chipper" as they were on the first few days--when I wake them up in the morning.
After coming back from the school, we had devotions led by Ed. Then the team departed for Papa and Mama Jo-Jo's house. Let the painting begin! By the end of the day, we applied two coats of paint to every wall and would finish the trim on Thursday. Despite the team wearing green and pink paint--and we look good in paint--Papa and Mama were really excited with their newly painted home!
Looking good in our new colors, we decided to take-on the kids in a marathon game of football (soccer). We played for about three hours and saw many kids come and go. Then came Isaac. Our host likes to win. Isaac teamed-up with Mama Olieve and after a HARD fought game, Team Bloomsburg (Keller, Hare, and Ikeler) was winning 1-0. Team Rwanda (Nick Keller, Isaac,and Mama Olieve) decided to win the game and take no prisoner! Yes, we lost by a score of 3-1, but it was great fun and almost all the kids played.
As we planned our Wednesday, we also discussed Thursday and what remained to be completed. It would be hard to get everything done but we are determined.
These pictures show our wiffle ball lessons, some talent show acts (Papa Joe as Goliath), and the carrying of dry goods, too!
On a funny note, team members are falling asleep faster and on more occasions--like during devotions and morning coffee times! Only our Lord can give us the strength we need to finish!
To be sure, we are loving our time here. Victory family Home of Champions is an orphanage in which Christ reigns and everyone shares the Good News of Jesus. The highest point of the property IS the Cross of our Lord....and HE IS HERE!
Amen!
...will pray specifically that our Father would send the strength and endurance that you need to get everything done!! Continued thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!
ReplyDeletelove, Love, LOVE these pictures! I can not express how they move my heart!! Thank you Ed, Nick, Ben, Skip, Vicki and Sadie for bringing the love of our Lord to these beautiful children!!
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