Hey everyone, sorry its been a few days. Things have been absolutly crazy around here. We had 4 groups arrive yesterday, and we had Monitiel, VdJ and Bethesda here for a pool party. The kids loved all the group members. We had a cookout, and made Pollo Hambergers, which is chicken. It is pretty good, especially with some melted queso, chedder chesse. ooooh its good. 
Anyways today we took a group from Sacred Heart from Indiana, to Rio 3. A lot has been going on out there. The area is still a mess, but the homes are really starting to sprout up. Families are getting back on there feet, and surprisingly the Government is helping out alot. Today they had a couple medical teams there helping people, and all this week sanitaion crews have been cleaning up garbage and mud of the streets. The River has gone down alot, and people are crossing again saftly, but the water is still extremly polluted, and many of the people and kids are getting sick. So today and last week, we have been taking PURE packets that were donated by P&G and filtering water for them to drink. Most of the people there make there living by picking up garbage, so many have been getting alot because the city is a mess. Thety have there little horse and buggy and go around and get garbage. They may only recieve 50 pesos, like 5 bucks, but its money, and they dont have to pay for gas, lol. God has really been presant there thse past couple weeks, and I know I keep telling you all this, it just amazes me the Spirit in the people there. They are enjoying there life, and accepting what is in front of them. They are true children of Christ!
As we got back to our proerty today, something was different. There wasnt water running through the property anymore. Ever since the Hurricane we have had septic overflow of the mountain coming up through the ground. Its been stinky and nasty. But today the water slowed up and stoped, and the ground began to dry up. yay!!! It still stinks a bit, but no more sinkholes, and water control!! Great day, and Im excited to see what God has instore for me tomorrow!
Adam
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ReplyDeleteoooh man, it's soooo great to hear that things are starting to get better down there.
ReplyDeletei keep saying this, but as much disaster and trouble as the hurricane brought, i believe it brought plenty more BEAUTY than disaster because we have a beautiful God working things together for and in our favor.
love the picture of Ady! Sorry I haven't emailed you back yet! I've been so busy and just have so much to say! I absolutely loved the video though. That was so sweet of you to do that!
Ruby's home! So I got to hang out with her yesterday! We both agree that once you all get home, you come visit Indiana!
Alright well this is a super long comment...ha ha see ya!
Hey! Spoke to your mom & dad and Uncle Tim on Saturday at Alex's party. They had another great experience this year. We're very proud of all of the work that you (and they) do down there. It takes a lot to be willing to sacrifice yourself that much. Very few people are willing to sacrifice that way. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping keep life in perspective for us all. Looking forward to having you home soon!
AMDG,
Lee
Adam,
ReplyDeleteHope to see you soon!
Grandpa
Adam,
ReplyDeleteAs always it's so good to read your comments. I belive that our God is doing great work through you. I was so happy to hear that PUR water purification packets were sent to the people in the Rio area. It's amazing to see the way it works.
Thanks for all you do - I'm so proud of you.
We love you
Aunt Annette