You're Driving Me Up The Wall

Good Morning From Mexico,
We had a good, and productive day of work yesterday. Dale, Darrick, Cory and me-part of the day, started stripping the forms off the walls. Lisa and Grant continued to work on the fence for Josiah's garden, Courtney oiled the wood as it came down off the walls, Andrea, Mallory and me-the other part of the day bent re-bar. It was sunny and warm, but there's always a good breeze. I'm guessing it was in the 80's. However, it rained towards the end of the day several times. So needless to say, the construction site is a little muddy today. As I sit and type this morning, there is a spectacular view of Mt. Popo. It is an active volcano. It is clear today and you can see the peak covered in snow. It reminds me of God's majesty and His total sovereignty in all things. Last night, we gave all of the gifts that all of you provided to the family. It was so fun as one-by-one the children dug into their bags followed with huge smiles. Again, some things are universal....as soon as Ruth dug out her new princess wand, she bopped around the room saying "bippity-boppity-boop!" Today is market day so all are looking forward to see that and experience a part of the mexican culture. And then, it's back to work. Not sure what the plan is for today. I imagine that we will continue stripping the forms. They got all but the backside of the north wall done. Some of us are a little worried about our waistlines....we had the most scrumptous meal last evening of Tostadas de Tinga. It was shredded chicken on a hard tostada shell. We also had a juice called "jamaica." It is made by boiling hibiscus flowers. Well, I better wrap this up for now. During our devotions last evening, we all were aching a little bit, but agreed that it was a good hurt and we're glad that we are here to do the work that God has for each of us to do. Please pray for our health as a couple people (not on the team) have had the flu. Pray that we would have the opportunity and discernment to see how each of us may be a blessing to the family in our own way. I'm not going to be able to add pictures just yet as everyone is waiting on me to head out. I will try to later on today. But I wanted to just give an update as quickly as I could. Hope everyone is doing well! We'd love to hear from you on the comments portion!

Love & prayers,
Teresa