"Give us the bread we need for today" is more about life in LosTambos than most people realize. We have distributed rice and beans (toothbrushes toothpaste) to families that literally had nothing to eat for the day. The fact that we showed up when we did was mere coincidence?
We also talked about what steals my abundant life? The team answered "stuff,grudges,over scheduling". What makes us appreciate/realize our abundant life? "clouds, visiting the mountains, the sea, quiet time, the face of a child" Do you know that gratitude CANNOT coexist with negativity?
Today was bike day-almost as exciting as gift bag day! With the help of a genoerous congregation, we were able to purchase locally 20 bicycles to give to the kids who need them the most. big bikes, little bikes, pink,green,blue,red and my favorite purple bikes. Six bikes were brought into the bike clinic for repairs today and many will come tomorrow. Its a hard life in Los Tambos and a bike can ease the way, but a bike takes a toll. They all took a victory lap around the field, Jack helped a young, non English speaking ,non bicycle riding student learn to ride a bike. Ask him how it turned out.
The he men took a sledgehammer to the shower part of the bathroom (have I mentioned how appreciative this writer is of this restroom?) to help with ventilation. The bike clinic worked hard and the home visit team saw horses,cows,geese,goat, katamunda (idk), rooster,chickens,goats, variety of lizards, too skinny dogs, kittens, birds and a many mamas at home with babies. We had some students act as interpreters to inquire about the health and needs of the family. We prayed for these needs and hugged many,many necks. There are many strong,wonderful hugs awaiting you in Los Tambos! pediculocide treatment continued (I told you yesterday to look it up), an art project started, all while exams are being given.
We hurried back to Unitedville to prepare for a graduation celebration. The three HS graduates and the 2 vocational school grads and families were inviited to a reception -cake, ice cream(not easy), lemonade and a video presentation (yeah Tom!) with photos taken from our many trips. They were given a gift bag with a personal photo album (Tere), crossnecklace,a Bible and other things. The families were so proud,also the team members-again hugs and tears (Bessi) flowed. The elemntary teachers for LosTambos came to celebrate with them. Afterwards, the team and the teachers went to dinnerat a local restaurant,eating under the stars. It was great to share a meal with the teachers that work so hard every day.
Tomorrow is our last work day-it will be a busy one. Much is left to tie up and then host a community party after school. These are the sweetest kids with the brightest smiles and biggest eyes-one look and you are hooked (everyone).
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