Sue & Jennifer: in the attic of the medical clinic, they have a lot of medicine. We sorted through medicine, removed outdated ones and restocked the shelves. They need a lot of help there - it’s a disaster.
Tiffany, Cindy & Jan: We weeded in the Prayer Garden. I hope I can do it again - it was very peaceful.
Charlotte & Kelly: We were peeling and chopping potatoes for Tuesday’s lunch of chicken stew. We got to talk to 2 wonderful cooks in Spanish.
Felicia & Brieanna: we put away silverware, loaded and unloaded freezers in the kitchen; then we worked with Charlotte and Kelly to load the back of a truck with food - Felicia fell out of the truck onto her back so they stopped with this project (Dad & Malia… I’m fine 
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)Jonathan: sanded the inside of the building… the mud on the drywall
Jeanne & Brenda: We painted the teenage boys’ house; I was in awe with what they build with volunteers and donated supplies
Dave: architect work with a local Spanish-speaking architect on the new dining hall… we translated English measurement to metric.
Dr. Laura: It was awesome! Seeing patients is pretty much the same but the environment is really different. I was really touched. Patients would come and the nurse would show love and kindness to them and ask them what was wrong. Then, the nurse prayed in Spanish with the patient before Dr. Laura would do anything. She saw 4 patients… rashes, allergies, metal shaving in a finger. The word is out now that a doctor is here so we’ll see how many more will come this week. There will be a medical outreach in the communities on Thursday. They transport the clinic to the village and Dr. Laura will go with them. Many people don’t have transportation to come to the Mission medical clinic so we’ll go to the people. My heart was leaping. God is so in this place. I’ve been on other medical missions before and the focus was mainly on medical care; but, here the center is on Jesus, the Great Physician.
Abbi: Cleaned the medical clinic. Wrapped diapers, bibs and hats in blankets for baby gifts.
Rodger: weeded around the Macadamia Nut trees. The weeds were everywhere! You had to get them out with their roots because they suck the water. When we pulled out the weeds, they were soaking wet even though the ground is very dry and dusty. There is a lot of work to be done in the nut fields because lately, many visiting volunteer groups have been canceling due to the poor economy, high price of gas, and the fear of missing work and coming back to no job. Macadamia nut processing is struggling without these volunteers. Nuts are getting moldy on the outside as they wait to be processed - they can still be used but more steps in the process.
Morgan, Krista, Linde & Jenna: worked in the nut house…taking shells off of the nuts. We made a lot of jokes about the nut house. It was fun to do because we had a competition to see who could get the most whole nuts without breaking. They can use the broken nuts, but the whole nuts are more valuable. It was fun… we want to do it again.
GREAT INSIGHTS!! Sounds like an amazing place AND you get to eat more than beans and rice! I didn’t see any work comments from Tyler - Tell him to get busy!
God Bless
hey everybody! im so glad you guys arrived safely and that your having an amazing time so far! ive been praying for everyone, too! i miss you guys all so much!
today was a fun day. i went to the museum with the 5/6 grade! it was quite a fun car ride down there with austin, ben, and matt! haha. geddy was with me too. she says hi too!
haha brieanna, i didnt touch anything!
anyways, cant wait to hear more about the trip!
love
britt && geddy
hey guy! how has your week been? how was your day off? hope that you have been having an amazing time
praying for you!!!!!!!!!!
love
geddy