Friday, January 29, 2016

An exercise in flexibility, patience and sense of Humor!

Today was all those things mentioned the title.  A shorter day for some because it was the last day on our site.  Most of the teams with the exception of Construction closed up shop early due to packing that needs to be done.  Construction continued to try to get at least the 3 rooms they had been painting done with one coat.  So the rest of the group at the end of the day went back to the mission house while construction stayed behind.  

It was at this point things began to become amusing!  Beginning with me stepping down off of a ladder into a paint bucket, accidentally set in my way by Len!  Thanks Len!  As well as an additionally long wait for our ride back to the house, the van getting stuck and being informed on the way home that there was no water at the house because there was no power (again) and the pump for water wouldn't work.  This was the point where I don't know if I was laughing tears or crying tears.  Tonight was our team celebration dinner with our translators!  Myself and my team mates were in no condition to be eating in a restaurant!  Fortunately the power was back on when we got back.  So we ended the evening with worship and fellowship.  First week team members head home tomorrow, and some of us stay behind to go to Danli with the second week team members.  Sad to see everyone go home.  They have become such a big part of my life, and the relationships we have built are priceless.  Will miss you guys!  Safe travels and prayers to all missioners coming and going tomorrow.  

One of our missioners decided to do a video tour of the construction site to show people at home what we have been working on.  I have uploaded it to you tube. See below, as well as a few pictures from the day. 


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