Feb 19 - Updated

I'll start the daily post while I have internet access. Heather N left for home today. A bunch of us were up early to see her off. The day started with rain and 3 degrees. By 10:00 the sun came out we hope to hit 20. Janet and Rachel were hit by the bug today. I taped my fingers together so I can continue to work. The middle finger is nice and blue this morning.

Larry finished off the electrical work. A team continued to work on shelving led by carpenter John. The painting team finished painting the courtyard of the girls dorm and started around the back side. The rest interacted with the kids participating in classes. At recess some of us played football and volleyball while others just interacted on the grounds. What a great experience.

I'll finished this day later.

Update:

We worked late into the evening to finish all the work. A team laid 2 truck loads of paving stones. The painting team finished all but the back wall of the girls dorms. While we were waiting for the second load of stones the team had a chance to help the kids with homework. Also a volunteer barber from town came in to give haircuts. There was lots of fun when Reg lined up for hair cut. The barber lifted his hat and noticed that Reg shaves his head. All the kids had a great laugh.

I had the pleasure of meeting a simple need today. On Wednesday, the kids struggled loading the donation truck in the dark. They had a rechargeable flashlight that is worn out. Many chores are started before sun rise or finished after sun set. I brought an LED flashlight and pack of batteries. I decided to pass this to Mary K who is one of the older girls and a leader among the kids. Her face light up at the sight and all the kids around were very excited to see that they had a flashlight.

As a treat we went for hamburgers not to far from here for supper. It was a long day finishing all our major work. We are very please with all that was accomplished and the opportunity to show our love to the kids by our interactions at the same time.

Only 1 injury today. Larry had a collision when his wheelbarrow was struck by another. His wrist and arm are swelled. He is sore but able to keep working. No new cases of flu today.