This last week has been so full; so full in so many ways. We had our first team of the year arrive and they were filled with the excitement to build a house in a week. Yup, a week. Through the help of the community leaders, this family was chosen. - They didn't have a house, they were living with relatives.
The week started and the sun was so hot --lots of Gatorade, water and snacks but the walls were up and the loft started by the end of the first day.
Jeremie and Tristan working on the roof.
Hannah helped several days with painting. She loved being a part of something so cool. And I love that she's learning the importance of loving people.
Tristan :)
By day 2, the roof was up, day 3 and 4 was painting, sheet rock, mudding and installing a latrine for the family.
Every afternoon Isaac and I would walk to the job site to see the progress. He loved feeling included and wanting to 'Help' daddy.
Isaac loved his shades like daddy, I love that we were close enough to the job site to walk and that Isaac could still nap. - and it makes for a happy mommy.
Isaac helping with the cement steps.
Hannah and the kids playing 'London bridges' but it was a bit different - the song was about mangos and watermelon
Day 5 was filled with finish work and the house dedication. 2 bedrooms, a loft and a living space. And a latrine out back.
Faustino, his wife and family after receiving the keys to his new home. As we were praying and dedicating the house, we were praying that people would see Jesus love through this house. "that people would look at this house and say, wow, God loves Faustino so much that he gave him a house."
Yup, pretty much an amazing week. Being God's hands and showing His love is what life is all about.
