Last day

I'm finding it difficult to put into words the emotions felt today. We started the day finishing up the drywall and electrical work inside the house. Outside we applied the stucco, always a challenging task. Usually more stucco ends up on the ground than on the walls. Around 1:00 Father Zuniga arrived for the dedication. Both the family and the team members expressed how this build has impacted their lives, not just the physical act of building or receiving a house but making new friends and as one team member said meeting a part of their family. After the dedication, the family provided us with a wonderful lunch. Hugs and kisses were exchanged as we said goodbye.
Later we celebrated the completion of the house with a barbecue. The Mexican crew was there and much to our surprise the family came with their neighbors. I can't describe the joy we felt having another opportunity to spend time with the family. As Rev. Dan Klooster put it after seeing the joy, imagine what heaven is like sometimes we get a small glimpse of it on earth. Enjoy the pictures. We return to the US tomorrow after a quick visit to drop off school supplies in Anapra.

Day Three

Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart;
Test me and know my anxious thought.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.

After yesterday's rain and frustrations, we were anxious to start the day. Windy weather and a sand storm were in the forecast. God knew our hearts and provided a beautiful day. The wind started just as we finished for the day. Back at the compound we watched as the wind increased and blocked our view of the mountains and El Paso.
Today we finished sheet rocking the interior of the house. Outside the J Chanel and corner beading was attached. Tomorrow we stucco the exterior and install the fans then the big moment-the dedication. Check out the pictures below of the days events.

Day two

Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of The Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Today was a challenge for most of us here We started the day cutting and hanging chicken wire. The challenges began mid morning when it started to sprinkle. The sprinkle soon to rain then to a downpour AKA a gully wash. After finishing the chicken wire. Those of us working outside tried to move inside. Needless to say 17 people plus the Mexican crew inside a 450 sq foot area is challenging However we made it through the day. At the end of the day we were able to see that despite the days challenge, God had sent us to do his work.

Almost done

After adding the plywood sheathing its beginning to look like a house.

Framing the house

After the wood was cut we put together the walls and assembled the frame if the house.

LUNCH!!!

Bean and potato burritos. Yum!

Cutting the wood

We divided into teams to cut the wood.

Juarez 219

This is it the start of the day. We arrive to just a concrete slab.

Dallas

We've safely arrived at Dallas. 1 layover then on to El Paso.

We're off

On our way to LGA