After a brief siesta Dan, Bob and Austin headed off to lead VBS with Nathan and Taina. They taught over 60 kids the story of David and Goliath. And despite a shortage of coloring papers they had an effective meeting.
Greg and Holden headed out to visit sponsored kids across the community. They missed one but had a good time speaking with Anna-Rosa, her sister and mother. It has been amazing to see her grow into a young lady over the years.
Then they went to visit Christopher ,who was still at High school, so went on to Angelo's house. He has shot up in size and shared some small gifts, which was very sweet. He and his mother were very grateful for the visit.
It takes some time to connect with some sponsored kids but they all really appreciate the involvement offered weather from letters and cards or direct visits.
We hope to sleep well this evening and look forward to more ditch digging, and VBS tomorrow as well as a dedication ceremony for the community and some more home visits.
Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement!
How wonderful to arrive and again, right away, be able to see growth, changes and improvements to the community's infrastructure! So happy that you fellas are embracing the challenge to do the GOING and to convey Cornerstone's love so well. I'm praying for the rest of your week. Please say Hello for me to dear Taina and Nathan and anyone else you think might care! And give hugs to my favorite girls Rachel and Jahira, and Marianna if she shows herself. And absolutely everybody else :) Dang, its hard to not be there again. Keep the faith brothers!
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