Sunday- Day of Rest?

Originally Sunday was suppose to be another “free day” for us. We were going to drive to the beach and shop/swim etc. However, Saturday was an extremely rainy day and we feared Sunday would be a rainy day at the beach. Our team therefore decided to stay at the mission house (the Tennessee team went on a Volcano Hike) and organize, clean, sort, and basically make over as much of the supplies and house as we could.

Initially we believed this was going to be an easy task and that we would be able to rest and recuperate most of the day. Our day began at about 8:30 AM and did not end until the others returned to the house at about 5 PM. Where had the day gone?? Wherever it went, it took all of our energy with it!
It however was well worth it. The next time we hand out shoes we will not have to search through 100 pairs to find a size 6. They will be in the tub labeled “size 6”. The same is true for all of the medical, schooling, crafts, etc.. supplies.

Sunday night marked the second night to eat “American-Food” again. We had BBQ grilled chicken and baked potatoes. Strangley I not only found myself missing the Guatemalan food (though the dinner was beyond amazing!!) but my stomach missed it as well.
Sunday Night was a late night for me. With 18 new people to meet, and a large number o f them either youth aged or college age, I had some new friends to meet. Bill and I stayed up much too late playing cards.
The beds, which I failed to mention are the most uncomfortable things in human existence contain the thinnest mattresses I have ever seen. Bill and I joked numerous times about how to make the beds more sleep-worthy. Some suggestions were: beating each other over the head with metal pipes. Throwing broken glass on top of the sheets. Wrapping spiked wire on our pillow (they were too comfortable in comparison to the beds).

The second night however, was much more comfortable. Considering not much changed about the bed (I did mess the boards some) I am going to say that tiredness played the biggest factor.

Sunday- you were busier than I expected but it was a great feeling knowing that we are not only serving the Guatemalan Citizens while we are here but also serving the missionaries that are serving here by organizing and cleaning stuff up!
Tomorrow … the main goal task begins … “VBS” in the morning, painting in the afternoon!