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“Hola” from Donna and Michele. It’s been another amazing day here in El Salvador. We started off the day with a delicious breakfast of omelets and fresh fruit. Then Katie gave a beautiful and emotional testimony during devo time.After devo, we visited the school. We went into each classroom (grades 1-9) and invited them to VBS. We had a group picture made with all of the teachers. Some of the youth played a quick game of basket ball. Also, today we got to see the infamous cow that Lyndon wrote about in his post. As we were walking back to the church, we also discovered Michelle’s hair salon.
After a lunch of pb&j, we split up into two groups. One group went to the parsonage to install a water line and our group went to the clinic to paint. We had to water the paint down in order for it to go further, so you can imagine the mess we made, lol.
After both groups completed their jobs for the day we met back at the church and got ready for some free time. We loaded up the truck and headed to Rudy’s store and the ice cream shop.
We had an awesome Italian feast for supper, spaghetti and lasagna, yum. Tonight we went to church, Larry delivered the message. We sang How Great Thou Art and Battle Hymn of the Republic. The Praise Dance Team performed and Lauren and Joe also danced. It is truly a blessing to worship in a different country and with folks that speak a different language. However, we are all connected by Christ.
Jimmy ,
Well, today was more than a blessing. Like the ladies said we visited the school and invited the kids to vbs where we expect more than we can imagine… a short time before leaving the school I spent a little time doing back flips, at first I was a little iffy about doing the back flips, but the kids were asking… with hand gestures for me to do another, and I realized that I should enjoy that gift that GOD has given me while I’m able to practice it even if it’s just doing a back flip. The people here are unbelievable examples of God’s love that he has for us. This past January I was able to attend a Christian camp called journey and the fact of being around people that have the same goals in Christ for a period of time and showed LOVE the way they do was priceless and emotional once I left….. only do I fill. I know that once I leave El Salvador it will have a major effect and change in my life. Closing I just want to say LOVE WHILE YOU CAN!
Como esta usted? Praise God for all of you!! Shout out to my S.I.L and Donna! Great blog today as usual…Chele kiss and hug Shelby Lou Lynn for me and then hug and kiss all my other Brothers and sisters!! Donna I know God is at work in you…..and as for Jimmy…great job on using your tumbling skills BUT…I think you have another gifted talent u should share and RAP for these great people!!! They would love it!! La..let’s help give him a God push to do it:-)!soak it all in brother! The kids prayed for u last night and we spoke everyone of your names from our mouth and u could fill the love and the spirit moving thru them as they prayed for each of u!! WE MISS U! Praying for u daily..God is with u and so are we in spirit
..Godspeed, Sister Shannon
Hello to all of you. You can’t imagine how I look forward to reading the “blog” and looking at the pictures every morning. It helps all of us here at home to see our loved ones and keep up with what you are all doing. I can tell by the look on each face, it has been a very rewarding experience and I am so thankful for that for you. I can also tell by the look on the face of the El Salvador kids, they are thoroghly enjoying your time with them. Please know we miss you all and can’t wait for Sunday night but also know we are so proud of each of you for giving of your time and energy for this mission. We are continuing to pray for you while you are there and praying for your safe return trip home.
Wayne, it sounds as if Bill is feeding you better in El Salvador than I was here. Please don’t expect big breakfast and big suppers when you get back to the “real” world.
Hey everybody! I LOVE reading the blog & looking at the pictures of all of you. You are doing an amazing job & I know everyone you come in contact with feels God’s love through you & appreciates what you are doing for them. I am so glad you are having such a fun week. Seeing the pictures of the people & the church makes me remember my trips to El Salvador & how meaningful & life changing they were. I get tears in my eyes because I want to be there with you so badly! (but I would miss my little man too much!) Soak up every second because before you know it it will be Sunday night & you’ll be home. Have fun & be careful! We are praying for you daily. Love you & miss you!
Papa, your buddy misses you!
Love, Daniel, Alicia, & Parker
Hey guys, I look forward to your blogs and photos every day. It’s amazing to see and hear how much of God’s work you are doing down there. The photos show a glow on both your faces and the faces of the kids and others you are ministering to. You are indeed changing their lives and you will forever be a part of their history. We are all so extremely proud of each and every one of you! Be safe and come on back to the Glade! Love you all!!
To each and every one of you, I am so proud to see your progress and enthusiasm for this project, looks like you are really enjoying work, that is a bad word for some, no names mentioned. Love you all and look forward to your return.
Mabel Beazley
We are very proud of the group. We are praying for you everyday . To Jimmy your mom and dad missing you and Kiyasha , misses here bubby.
TIMOTHY PINCHEON
Kylie I am so proud of who you are becoming doing the work you are all doing is putting you very close to our Lord and Savior. It’s very impressive /in my conversations with God they mostly happen in or around a piece of equipment or in a van. But I have always thought God likes or appreciates working with your hands and we all know he wants us to help others so I am very proud of all of you. Tell moms I love her. I love you to. Oh yeh, hey Shelbs Ali happy b day. I am so bored.
Jerry Smith
Kay-Kay,
I just got in from school-I passed my MedSurge final(81)WoooooHoooooo:) I know that your all the way in El Salvador, but I had to share the good news. It brought a smile to read that your testimony went well & that you ate some spaghetti<3<3<3:)Even though your a gazillion miles away, the blogs and all the pictures are keeping you close!
I cant wait to hear all about your trip (the kids, the school, the clinic, the animals, all the things ya'll have made). You are touching so many lives by being connected by God. To learn and live another culture MUST be amazing. I just love diversity!!!!!!!
Keep smiling cause it brings a smile to others:)
I Love you~Bree
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AuntKK,
I seen you in all the pictures. I cant wait till your home. Im getting redy to go to Volleyball and I made mom let me say hey tooo. we havent done anything this week so you havent missed anything. I have to go to ball Talk to ya l8ter.
Alexis Skye
I have to come to Nana’s to see your pictures and they are great. I’m impressed to see how hard ya’ll are working and making the lives of those kids happier. I sure hope it isn’t any hotter there than it is here!! You all are in my prayers and can’t wait to see you on Sunday. Hey Michele and Shelby. All my love to Heather Grace. Be safe and God Bless all of you.
Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a good nights rest and are ready to meet the challenges of another day of working for God. I’m sending a special Hello and I Love You to Heather and to Michele and Shelby also. I love all of you and I am so proud of each and everyone for your dedication to sharing God’s word and all you hard work. I can tell by the awesome pictures that it is appreciated. I look forward to your messages and pictures everyday. I hope the temp. there is cooler than our 105 heat index. I miss all of you and look forward to your safe return to The Glade. May God Bless you all, Sharon
Hello Everyone! Internet problems here so just now getting to see your pictures. Jane and I had dinner and agree that we are looking forward to you all getting back to Church with us and sharing more tales from your trip. Have fun! – Lisa
I can tell from the pictures everyone is have having a good time and doing good deeds for the Lord. Keep up the good work and we are remembering you in our prayers.
Saw the pictures, look like your enjoying your trip. We are praying for each and everyone of you. You will be bless for the choice of serving the lord. I am so proud of you my Son. We love you and miss you . Lauren ,Thanks’ for letting your light shine in his life. Kiyasha say’s Hi LALA And Bubba.