Well, what a wonderful week we had! Today was a little more stressful than the others - I think we can all agree on that.
We had to leave the hotel at the same time as the other mornings, but we also had to be packed and checked out. We took our suitcases to the school until we had to go to the airport. Josue, who was Joseph in the drama, had an allergic reaction to some juice at breakfast and then had a further reaction when we were ready to go. He and Leslie stayed back at the hotel as we drove off to the school. We prayed for them and were concerned. Now you know what I mean about the stress for all... After a very short quiet rest, Josue was fine and our driver went back to the hotel to get him and Leslie right after dropping us off. The school didn't miss a beat with the drama having one of the teachers jump right in and take over the role of Joseph.
We had to leave the hotel at the same time as the other mornings, but we also had to be packed and checked out. We took our suitcases to the school until we had to go to the airport. Josue, who was Joseph in the drama, had an allergic reaction to some juice at breakfast and then had a further reaction when we were ready to go. He and Leslie stayed back at the hotel as we drove off to the school. We prayed for them and were concerned. Now you know what I mean about the stress for all... After a very short quiet rest, Josue was fine and our driver went back to the hotel to get him and Leslie right after dropping us off. The school didn't miss a beat with the drama having one of the teachers jump right in and take over the role of Joseph.
Today was also the day they celebrated birthdays. Suzanne was included in that with her June birthday. It was so cool when they "sang" and signed Happy Birthday to her.
Today was the day for the BOXES! The kids loved the craft and the teachers did too. They were telling us that the tie dye was an absolute hit and that they feel they can do that as a fundraiser in the future..JPG)
All the groups performed the skits they had been working on all week. Our crew did you proud in their parts! And the creativity was FLOWING……….JPG)
At the end of the day, the school presented each of us with a thank you love gift. The kids have been learning to do some local “arts”. We received hand painted boxes and pictures hand painted on bark (which is very traditional). It was a very sweet time.
THEN we went before going to the airport, we finally went to the infamous Artisen Mercado. I’ve been telling the group about all week. We all spent lots of money and brought home beautiful treasures. Josue even talked me into buying the macramé chair I’ve been eyeing all these years.
It is my prayer that you all come to our REPORT OUT on August 23rd during the pastor’s class so you can learn more about our trip.IN HIS SERVICE,
Fran Schadler
El Salvador Mission Team
