Friday, July 7, 2017

Friday.  Our last day of work at the job site.

After breakfast, packing and driving to our worksite, we arrived to see that half the sheets of galvnized roofing had been installed.  Pablo and Gustavo were working as we arrived and were joined by the members of our work crew.

Alice continued working to teach English to her group of eager students.  While taking a break, she was showing a lady in the village how to operate the sewing machine she had brought with her from the U.S.

While working on the second floor, we began hauling the square stock steel upstairs to begin building the guardrails.

We worked until lunchtime and had a blessing from Father Norman Aguilar.  Father Norman offered a blessing to the congregation, the team, the families and the church congregation.

Many hugs, handshakes, kisses and photos were exchanged prior to our leaving.  Memories made, tears wiped and smiles were also exchanged.

We departed toward Copán Ruinas, hoping to arrive prior to nightfall as the road in treacherous and recently driven by Bishop Allen. He was correct in his assessment of the road.  Filled with potholes and Honduran drivers, we arrived safely thanks to the skill of our driver Fredy Orellano.

-Mike