over the hump day

Yesterday was the first day that we got into the ocean. We spent about an hour body surfing and enjoying the waves. We also had a great time of worship and Kenny's message. The team is really coming together and supporting one another. Today we are doing some trim work outside and insulating the ceiling for sheetrock. We were getting hungry earlier in the day and thought it was lunch time at 11:00 and had a hour left before lunch. We were talking about missing people and it was interesting to hear Meagan talk about her siblings, as she didn't think they would miss her. So when she read the comments she was surprized to hear from them. they all love to hear your thoughts and prayers for us. Today at VBS they were very good during the Bible story. Though we would let each one share a little on the BLOG today so here they are.


Elie says:
Hola mama, papa, hermanos y amigos. We are having a blast serving the Lord and miss you all. Mama I got you a GRANDE amount of Vanilla hehe. Those of us who have taken spanish before are having fun speaking with the children and learning even more the more we are here. Hope to hear from you "more" por favor.

Hey guys in Wisconsin! ok, this is whan I say hola to all my friends, here we go...Hello to my mama, papa, sissy, and brothers, all my DM friends and everyone else. It's awesome down here and great to be doing the Lord's will but having a blast @ the same time. C ya & luv ya all. Taylie

Carmen Says:
Hey Hey Hey! So I hope all is well up there in the northwoods. I guess we are known as the Lumberjacks by the other group that is here. They are wonderful people and I have had sooo much fun getting to know everyone and playing with the kids. Today I worked on Insulation adn it was pretty tough stuff. lol. Not really it was just hard on the lungs and took a little buit to get used to the staple gun. Anyone need help on their house when I get back? ha ha. Like I said playing with the kids at the orphange has been amazing. They are soo open and just looking for love and attention plus they are teaching us spanish as we go. It's pretty funny to watch Rob struggle with his spanish but he's getting it slowly. I got to swim in the ocean for the first time yesterday and it was AMAZING!!! Love to everyone. I miss you all! Carmen.

Lexi Says:
Hey everyone! Well, so many things have gone on that I think you need to know about... One... im married and Two... its to a ten year old! Haha. Today one of the kids at the orphanage pointed out to me that I was wearing a ring on my left ring finger so i was married. I looked down and sure enough he was right. However, the funny thing was that when i looked back at him he was wearing one on his left hand too so we decided we should be married. Obviously thats not true but Brolio is sure a sweet heart! Well then again all the kids are sweat hearts! Well, i love and miss ya! I'll see you when we return! Lexi

Hey! i miss you all so much and cant wait to see you! this has definitly been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I have learned so much from these kids. They are all so quick to put all their trust and love in you! just this afternoon me and a little one took a siesta! (nap). Im definitly glad i know Spanish it helps so much! As much as i miss you all i wish i could stay here longer! see ya when i get home! Meagan

Shirley says:
These girls are awesome! I am having so much fun growing closer to each of them. They have a great work ethic and we get complements on that all the time from the leaders of the other group we are working with. They are the sweetest. Rob seems to be handling all of us ladies just fine. Today, I was really missing Seth and Julianna and I began to cry on the way to the worksite. Meagan said a joke and away went the tears (well, the tears changed to tears of laughter) . They give hugs to me too. I am very blessed. Keep praying for us. We love you all. :)