Dead...

Dead tired, that is!!!

Today's blog posting is a bit more low-key :)

Yesterday we visited a school nearby, in a little town where there has been no water for a few days. We were able to interact directly with the kids, both in classrooms and out. One of our big tasks for the day was repainting a wall in the school-yard! It was a challenge to keep the little kids from touching the wet paint-- one little boy got paint ALL OVER him when he mistakenly leaned against the wall! The kids were overjoyed to have us around and they even sang a few songs for us before we left. This particular trip was tough on a lot of us, especially because of the connection many of us felt to the kids.

Today we traveled to an extremely poor area in which a pastor and his family have been ministering to people. What a privilege to meet this spectacular man! He left his home in order to come to this desolate place, to care for and teach these people about Christ's love. We got to know the people, the children, and spent our day digging waterways in the mountain-side to prevent flooding, covering a roof to keep rain out, caring for babies, giving out toys, snacks and hygienic products, and playing with children. Tomorrow we'll be back at this same village--we'll even attend church with them under the roof we helped to mend! 

Highlights: 

-Making our OWN orange juice! Last night, we used the oranges from Rico's dad to squeeze our own delicious beverage!

-Attending a Bible study at a local skate park. This is the only skate park in Panama, so the country's top skaters come on a weekly basis. What a great ministry!

-Seeing a beautiful waterfall :) 

Team Panama Turn it Up!! 

In Christ, 

SJ and Liz