Today we started installing the stained glass windows. After some sanding/cutting, they are beginning to fit. We have made great progress sanding the boards that will eventually be assembled into benches. Altogether, there is about a kilometer of wood. It's a lot of work, but we're excited to finish as quickly as possible and so are all of the church members who have been working with us.
We've also been practicing with the choir, which has been a lot of fun. Today we rehearsed for our concert on Friday, and we are really excited. Mixing the two groups' chemistry, dance moves, and musical talents is the best part. We have a consensus that Stefan is one of the hottest guy's on the dance floor...judging by the amount of sweat.
This morning a local artist named Josepha introduced us to a group of about 25 orphans. For the past 3 years, Josepha has bought the orphans breakfast (3 times per week). This past week, he's been helping us to design and color the stained glass windows. It was a truly humbling experience that makes you appreciate how much we have and take for granted. It raised several questions among the group of how we could help. However, all we have are questions for a problem which seems like there is no hope of ever solving. Perhaps we could help on an individual level for a brief period of time, but there is no guarantee that they would accept our help. We hope to find some avenue of support for these kids as the week progresses. All we know is that we will never forget what we saw.
We miss you all! Goodnight!
Enjoying reading everyone's blogs. Please send more photos. I put some of them on the rolling announcement slides. The ones I have are two Sundays old now.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Hope Maria and others are feeling better. Sounds like everyone is having a wonderful experience of giving and receiving. --Peg Walden