Challenging Day But God Is Good...

First, I wanted to correct something from yesterday's posting. I had said that there would be 4 columns, but actually there are 7. Also, I wanted to share something else from yesterday that had happened. Caleb got up and wasn't feeling well - he had a fever and sore throat and was pretty miserable. We all gathered around him and prayed and within the hour he was up and about, swinging away with a bat at the pinata that we had brought for the kids. Glory to God! It was Marta's birthday and we celebrated with that. The same thing happened today with Diana and again we gathered around and prayed over her in her bunk. As I sit here typing, I can see her riding her bicycle around outside. Again, God is so good. So obviously, a virus is being passed around the Zaragoza children, please be in prayer about that. Now, onto today's activities. It has been a more challenging day with equipment failures. The cement mixer isn't working, so that slowed things down tremendously. We've also been trying to track down some new blades for the grinder wheel. Also, I've included pictures of the north wall and the trench that the men have been picking away at. Ted, that excavator would be great about now! We've decided that those will remain and be a part of the foundation and we will pour cement in the trench and on top. You can also see Cirino (the hired man) working on one of the towers for the columns. Julie is translating Cirino's instructions to the group. Teena was giving the children a science lesson with Bible School supplies that we brought with us. She was helping them make slime. Unfortunately, there was an accident today. Mark cut his wrist and we had to seek medical treatment for that. He cut it on the grinder wheel/blade. Again, Victor and Julie proved to be so valuable to us as we sought out medical treatment for Mark. We went to a nearby town, Tepa, and went to a medical clinic there. We found God's favor there as Julie said that it is usually packed, but no one was waiting when we got there and Mark was able to get immediate attention. The doctor stitched Mark's wound and everything is fine. We will share more about that when we got home, but again, through the power of prayer and God's protection, all is well. Julie's office, where I type this, is on the second floor of their home with window's all around. As I look out and see all the mountain peaks around, I'm in awe of God's majesty and have to pinch myself to believe that I'm really here and so far from home. Even with today's challenges, I know that God is in control and trust in His perfect timing to complete what He has for us to do. Thanks to all of you who have posted comments. I read your comments to the group at lunch and they all were so happy to hear from everyone back home. It was cooler today with more clouds. We will be sharing the gifts that everyone sent this evening as well. Oh, one other thing that we did today....about half of us went to the local market. It was so fun and a great way to get a feel for the culture. Due to today's events, the rest of the group will go later in the week.
We love you all and appreciate the prayers....please keep them coming.
Teresa