Tuesday, July 29, 2011

It is hard to believe we only have two days left here. Yesterday our team split up to accomplish various tasks. Tom and Dan went to Edyta's to begin work on her bathroom. Shortly after arriving there, Dan became sick and had to return to the hotel for the rest of the day. So Dave and Tytus helped fill in for him. Dan was disappointed, obviously, but the day of rest did him well and he is out and working this morning.

Lou, Joe, Ben, Lydia, Luke and Caleb went out to Marysia's to wash old flour-based paint off of walls. They also cleaned out her basement, chopped wood, stacked it, and did various other jobs. Lydia, Luke and Caleb were able to come back in time to attend a barbecue at another family's house. Lou, Joe and Ben stayed longer and ended up having dinner with Marysia and a few family members. Tom went out there in the evening to finish some electrical work. He worked many hours yesterday. The others at Marysia's worked very hard too, and we're proud of them for their great attitudes and willing hands.

Sidney, Alex and Brittanie went to work at Edyta's daycare job yesterday to play with the kids. I have not heard a report back on how that went, but they all seemed happy when they returned.

Levi and Sherri spent some one-on-one time with the Snyder family. It was good to sit and have some time for fellowship.

At the end of the day, a portion of our team went to the barbecue, and others stayed in various locations to fellowship and/or finish work. At the barbecue, the teens played circle volleyball and croquet, and we enjoyed talking around a campfire. It was a fun time.

This evening we have a women's meeting where Lou and Sidney will share their testimonies. At the same time, the men will attend the alcohols' meeting (for men). Meanwhile, work at Edyta's continues and a few final items are being purchased for Marysia today.

Thanks for your continued prayers. Please pray that illness does not continue to spread through the group .... and that God will give us the endurance to finish the work He sent us here to accomplish.