The
walls are up. Three new windows provide spectacular views of the Pacific and of
the hills that surround Casimira’s new house. The roof is coming together
through multicultural collaboration, creative problem-solving, and good ol’
fashioned perseverance. We’ve found that any mistakes we made earlier in the
construction of this home can be fixed, as Rick trimmed not-square, too-large
roof panels and Kelsey removed “shiners,” nails that missed their intended stud
entirely. It is becoming more obvious than ever that this house is not only
wood, iron, and concrete, but also the product of a chapter of our lives and
God’s love.
Tomorrow will be the house’s
dedication ceremony and, as we’ve done throughout the week, we’d like to
remember that the contributions have come from many. Prayer support has made
amazing things happen like successfully crossing a tense border, even with a
couple of missing passports. Financial contributions have manifested as direct
flights, full gas tanks, satisfied stomachs, plenty of building materials, and
even some added amenities like new beds and an improved outhouse for Casimira
and her family. Help from YWAM volunteers like construction-savvy Rick and
muscle-man James, fortification from a team of high schoolers who did not
receive the funds needed to build a house of their own but can really drive nails,
and the community surrounding this new house have been invaluable too. God has
been our Ultimate Helper, with generous cloud cover while we work in a place
without shade, everyone kept safe from injury and illness thus far, and the
strength he has provided us to do His will here.
Thank you all for reading up on our
adventures down here in Baja. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your
contributions to our mission. Thank you for being part of God’s plan for
Vicente Guerrero.
We appreciate you all.
The Baja Team
No comments:
Post a Comment