We have met so many people!
Tuesday, we painted a home and started building a bathroom. We also drove up to a senior center where we met so many kind and merry hearted people. They loved the music and danced with so much joy; it was a fiesta! Tyler shared his testimony and Mr. P invited each person to open the door of their heart to Jesus so that we could dance together for eternity!
Wednesday was a "day out" when we could explore the historic Zona Colonial district where we found Columbus Plaza, ruins of old ports and homes, markets, and a faster pace of Dominican life.
Today, we painted the inside of the church and several of the guys are finishing the bathroom for the church "sister."
Some of us played with the kids that make their way to Iglesia Cristiana Bendicion each day while others painted. It's all important.
Yesterday as the bus bounced back to the church from the Zona Colonial, Pastor Juan asked Libby if she was having a good mission trip. Libby answered, "YES! It's my favorite!" Pastor asked "Why?" and Libby talked about how good it was to meet people and have the chance to build relationships with them while we work, play, and build.
It's true. On Dominican time, we have plenty of opportunity to sit in the shade and talk to the church family or blow bubbles with the neighborhood kids. It seems that the Dominican emphasis on relationship over schedules is blending into our hearts and plans.
Last night, Giovanni – our constant and kind companion – cooked empanadas for us – fried "hot pockets" with hot dogs and many cheeses. Not only does he and his fiance care for us…they feed us!
This weekend, we will post our photos to our facebook and then post the links to this blog.
Thank you for your prayers. Please keep it up.
We'll be home soon (and excited for running water!)
Living the Good Life,
Williamsburg Christian Academy Team
& the project leaders
photos by Allie
