Today began with another delicious meal from Marcos. This time it was one of "El Grande" Tino's personal favorites, French toast. Following our hearty meal, "El Quabo" Camilo, did an awesome job leading the morning devotional. I walked away from the devotion with a fresh reminder that I may never understand why I'm facing a particular struggle, but I should always trust my one true source and know that there is purpose in my pain.
Next up was the forty-five minute drive to the work site. After arriving, things got real, real fast. Facing our first full day of work, I am proud to say that our team met the challenge. Despite the oppressive heat, each team member gave their all. Working together as a team, we completed bucket and block brigades to help lay the foundation of the home. I'm also happy to report that the worse injury of the day was to "El Master" Juan's pride when he lost the wheelbarrow race...to a girl, and a Canadian at that. ;-)
After a hard day of work, the team enjoyed a brief stop in the beach side community of El Porvenir. It was a treat to enjoy the breeze coming off of the water as we were given the opportunity to continue getting to know each of our teammates better.
Next on the schedule was dinner back at Marco's, which was of course delicious. Following dinner each night, we all take a turn sharing our high and low for the day. I have enjoyed listening each night but tonight was extra special to me because in every high was a reference to the camaraderie being built amongst our team. For you see, though we will share descriptions of this experience with close friends and family, it was the eleven of us that were actually called to live the experience together. Even though many of us didn't know one another before this trip, we are now bonded by an indelible mark that we will carry with us always.
As I was thinking over the events of the day one last time trying to decide how I would close tonight's post, the image of our amazing masons laying the blocks of the foundation popped into my head immediately followed by the lyrics of Hillsong's "Cornerstone." So, I'll leave you with that...
Christ alone; Cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Savior's love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of all.
Adios from La Ceiba!
La Mera mera Cristina
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