Day 6 - Wednesday

Well it’s my turn to blog, but I have to keep it short. We are going out for supper tonight. This will be a first time ever trip to a restaurant with a “surprise” after dinner all arranged by the magnificent Yvette from Kings Kids. We all pre-ordered our meals and I am just realizing now how much I’m looking forward to it after a day of eating SAND.
Honestly the blowing sand was relentless today. Most lasted a few hours before retreating to the VBS program in the afternoon but a surprising number of us stayed out, laying our block courses while trying to keep the grout moist and workable. On the bus ride back while were all busy digging sand out of our ears and eyes and nostrils (and with the help of a shower, other unmentionable places) we all wondered why someone would choose to live in such a place. The answer is obvious of course, they have no choice!

Last night was special. We spent time in praise and worship together and then celebrated Lords Supper in our family groups. Sharon Ages is the mom and I’m the Dad in my family group and it was great for everyone to open up to each other and commit to each other through this very special act. Speaking of family…. Hello Jolanda! Wish you were here! Alida and Avery too, I miss you all! Abi is really in her element here, and not just because the low price and variety of candy and pop. She helps me out with construction in the mornings and then with VBS in the afternoons where she has made several Mexican friends.

For those of you who know him, Dave Arnold, our construction guy, is with us again coordinating the work site and making sure the team is all prepared for the day. We know what keeps him doing this, we just don’t know why! Seriously, he is awesome and a great inspiration to me. Previous bloggers told you about the work site but it was today that we realized the wall is 600m long! We now refer to the project as the Great Wall of Juarez.

Henry Doornberg