The boy that helped us yesterday that we mentioned came back and has worked with us all day. His name is Sam. He won't let us take his picture but I snapped one of him painting a chalkboard today when he wasn't looking. He gets to eat today. He saw us on the roof and figured out how to get there. He has decided it's a nice napping spot. Sam is warming up to us. Occasionally the girls can get him to smile. He has stolen our hearts.
The guys had some hard work shoveling sand and rock for the roof. It was interesting to watch how they build roofs. It took a few minutes for the Haitians to let them help, then in no time they were communicating as best they could. We were thankful for clouds that provided shade all morning.
We have glass bottle coke to drink here. No diet version, so Jeff would have a hard time in these conditions. Ken brought Starbucks ice coffee mix. He gets the superstar award today. We also award an idiot award daily. We share a lot of laughs!
We finished all the benches that were planned early! Mike G. has been cutting away and now our students can build them themselves. They love powertools. Mike H., our resident coordinator, asked if we wanted to do more. He sent them to the local hardware store and I quickly agreed we could afford to get materials to make more benches. Luke and Cole got to venture with our translator to purchase materials and enjoyed more soccer with a little girl not old enough to talk.
Today has been a great day of progress. Everyone is healthy so far. Your prayers are felt.
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