Today I got to be seven years old
again. After spending all morning playing games with the children in the
courtyard I got to live out something I have only dreamed about in childhood
games of make believe, I became an adventurer. Picture a mountain and down the
side is a stream that is made up of mini waterfalls and completely surrounded
by a forest, and that is what we got to explore. We climbed up rocks, waded
through water, and ducked under giant spider webs guarded by spiders four times
the size of any I have ever seen before, and it was amazing. Every new experience
I have while I am here just shows me how much God truly loves the world and
wants us to enjoy the things he has given us. I also got the chance to spend
time talking with three young Dominican men about their lives. Even though I
speak practically no Spanish and they spoke hardly any English we fought
through it and I truly believe God had a hand in helping us understand what we
were trying to say to each other. It’s amazing the relationships God is
creating not only between the team members but also between us and the
Dominican people. My heart breaks knowing that tomorrow is the last day I will
get to be with them, but I know that they have helped to change us and I know
someday I will again get the chance to be with these people again. As the last
day approaches I just ask for the continued prayers and can’t wait to come home
so we can share all of our amazing experiences with everyone!
Kristin Schmidt
Lots of progress on the foundation columns. 7 of 10 done!
Digging
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| Hauling dirt away from the holes |
Emily, Rachel, Monica an dShelby having fun in the waterfalls
A picture after they conquered the hike up the waterfall.
Shelby, Rachel, Kristen, Bekah, Allyson, Hannah, Emily
David, Griffin, Tracy
a small section of a long series of waterfalls
