Yesterday we were faced with a different situation then we have been thus far. We woke up to a downpour of rain, only to learn it had been raining for half the night. Ponchos on, we headed to our worksites to find the creek flooded that we have to cross every morning. We conquered this small trial by taking our socks and shoes off and wading (just below the knee) across. We all piled into the local community center to get out of the rain while our leaders went to see if we would be able to work. Shortly after, Mr. Tom and a few others volunteered to go finish painting the house they had begun. The rest of us joined some local children and teenagers for a soccer game. It ended up being a two hour game and there were many wipeouts! We were all soaking wet and muddy (we’re hoping it was mud). :) After lunch the rain had calmed some and our team all worked together at the school. Some painted, others scooped water out of a trench, some placed rocks, and the rest learned how to make cement, Costa Rica style! Eric and Rob, the pastor from Macon, GA, are doing an amazing job re-making the sidewalk.

At our nightly Joy, Junk, and Jesus we are learning how everyone is being impacted in different ways. We heard a great message last night on serving and challenged with the question of why we were here. A lot of us were challenged and had new purpose today starting our jobs. Thanks for the continued prayers and encouragment. Our time here is almost over but we are pressing on hoping to finish our work here!