Day 5 Stories

Good evening followers.  It has been another great day and it is my priviledge to sit and write just a bit of our experiences from the day.  To start with, most of those who had sad stomachs have recovered for the most part.  The issues aren't that bad they just make life uncomfortable given the facilities that are available.  Now for the stories...

Lindsey's Story - Throughout the day Lindsey (and others) were taking lots of pictures of the kids.  She took pictures of both the older and the younger children.  As she was taking the pictures she would show them the image and tell them they were pretty.  The way they reacted to her telling them that led to the impression that they might not have heard that before.

Jeremy's Story - Jeremy came into the week not liking kids.  He has been the only one to work with me every day on the worksite.  But today the children were sworming and before I knew it, Jeremy became a tree for the little boys and girls.  He posted on picture on facebook and I have more.  One of the children while sitting on his shoulder called him poppie and gave him a kiss on the cheek.  It was a special day for him, and them.

Chy's Story - Throughout the days we have been progressively battling the children who were attempting to get our attention and do what they could to help.  Today, Chy and the rest of the construction crew started letting the kids help push the empty wheelbarrows back and forth.  It's amazing to see children work when they don't have to just to get our attention. 

Jenny's Story (and really the whole VBS crew) - Each day after the morning VBS activities, the children would be sent home to eat and so that the team could eat.  Today, when told to go home, the kids sat outside the church and watched the group eat.  Feeling back for the children, they took plates of rice and forks and distributed food for the kids to eat.  The kids made sure everyone, even the smallest ones had something to eat.

Scott's Story - At the VBS site today the crew gave out some dental floss.  It was quite obvious that some of the children did not know what to do with it.  Scott saw Christian and Lindsey teaching the children what to do with the floss.  The smallest acts of kindness matter lots.

If you could watch a video of the work on both sites each day you would be amazed.  I have had the pleasure of watching those doing construction and hearing the stories of the VBS crew.  The 25 people that you have sent to the Dominican Republic have worked so hard to represent Jesus Christ, Ball Camp Baptist Church, their families, and theirselves in a wonderful way.  It is a blessing to be part of this crew.

Just so you know, tomorrow we will work a half day and then go visit the hospital and children's home.  We will then spend some time in the afternoon at the beach to relax.  Most of the team is excited that tomorrow night is pizza night.  Friday we will head to the airport about 10 for a 1:30 flight.  We will be back in Knoxville soon but are praying to continue to see God in the hours that we are still here. 

Goodnight from the D.R.