Tuesday we began building a house! It's in one of the villages I was able to help take food to last year, so it was a lot of fun getting to go back! When we build houses I always try to help a bit, but I somehow always get in the way or end up not really providing help because I'm pretty weak and we have a lot of strong guys on this team. Example: this year I tried to help and ended up drilling into my finger a bit. Obviously my calling is not to help construct anything! :)
Instead of building I was able to spend time with all of the kids in the community which was exactly what I needed. I absolutely adore spending time with the people of El Salvador because when you get into the poor communities you get to see how happy they are with what little they have. It makes me so incredibly happy to hear them giggle and sing and repeat that Jesus loves them. With the amazingly beautiful mountains and volcanoes, the breathtaking beaches, and most importantly the beyond gorgeous people, I have never been to a place that so perfectly exemplifies God's glory and majesty. And God allowing us to serve as His hands and feet for these people is just so amazing to me.
So long story short, Christ renewed my strength and my patience. As usual. And I am so very blessed to be sharing this experience with so many people that I love. I'm not sure why God has blessed me so much with this wonderful life!
Colton and I with one of my favorite girls, Yasmin
Getting the roof on the house!
My diva Jennifer in her new dress, shoes, and with her new sunglasses
My all time favorite Salvadorena, Lilly, praying over a family while we passed out food. Lilly shows Christ's love better than anyone I have ever met and I am so glad God put her in my life to show me how to work!
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