Others stayed and found clothes for the family, gifts to distribute to the daycare kids, and sorted clothes off the needy people who come to "Welcome Home". Everyone met at 11:30 for the home dedication. It was an emotional time for all involved. For the team, what an amazing feeling to see a beautiful house standing on a once barren hill. For the family, they were overwhelmed and thankful. Our prayer is that this will be a life changing moment that God will use in their lives. After the ceremony, the family was left to take in their new home.
We all rushed back and cleared off the work trucks and cleaned up for lunch. A few of the strongest men left again to dig a grave. A lady from the church had been battling cancer and she passed away last night. The family couldn't afford to pay for the burial expenses so the team is helping however possible.
Immediately following lunch, we gave the daycare children gifts from Canada. this is where it hit us that we are leaving soon.
A large group of us headed to the market for authentic Mexican products. In under an hour I finished my Christmas shopping (just don't tell my family:)
We rushed back for a quick trip to a senior's home where the teens performed some puppet songs (which were thoroughly enjoyed). We hurried back for a quick bite before heading to a men's drug and alcohol rehab meeting. Kim revived an old drama (Chocolate Box) with a new twist and did amazing sharing with the men and the teens did another puppet show (that makes 6 this trip).
It is hitting the team that we are leaving soon. The time has been life changing, overwhelming and amazing and we hope that the memories and lessons learned will stay with us for a long time.
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