On Monday and Tuesday, our group was still showing the after-effects of too much sun. In spite of that, we got quite a bit of work done on Tuesday. Here’s a post from Sandi that gives you a glimpse:
Mondays on this Jesus Trip 6 have not been good. Today is another nightmare. There are sick people all over the place. Carmen and I now know the reason we came on this trip. We have that “mommy instinct” to sit upright in the middle of the night and bolt out to the sound of kids throwing up. Lots of our kids and half the adults are very miserable. Pray for them. Our days here are coming close to the end. Praise the Lord! We are all ready for home.
By last night, the count for sleeping outside was up to 18. Those that decided to sleep outside last night for their first time was a poor example. It was a very damp night, and also chilly.
Today the few that are healthy have sanded the wheelchair accessible ramp and will be painting it this afternoon. Others have been cutting down more branches and loading them up and hauling them away.
Sounds like Friday will consist of folding up our tents and putting everything away, showering, then loading up our bus around 1PM and heading to San Diego. Then HOMEWARD BOUND! Our flight will be in the dark, and I’m anxious to experience that. The flight here was awesome!
Well, time to go paint now, so I just want you parents to know your children are being taken care of well and are getting lots of lovin’! This has been very rewarding to get to know all of these kids in a way that I didn’t know them before. They’re great kids. Oh… the meowing has really gotten quiet. The must be wore out!!
Cindy, thanks so much for treating my family! It was hard to hear of their poor living conditions back home. (They’ll never let me leave again! Or will they beg me to go?!!!)
Hi back at you, Tam! I’m keeping Boe in line!!! I’ve only had to beat him a couple times! No, he’s been fun!
Okay, gotta go – it’s 2PM and no new people sick since this morning. :) Will be home soon, everyone!
Hi Dad, Dari and Carson. You better save me a Special K bar! And remember Dad, I better get to enjoy a meal out when I get home, too! Love you Carson and Dari – lots! Dad too!
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It sounds like everyone is ready to come home! Everyone will appreciate home so much more! Hope all the sick ones are getting better and no one else gets sick or injured. We are looking forward to seeing all of you on Saturday morning. This will be a trip to remember for everyone the way it sounds. Work hard the last few days. You will all be better people for what you are doing there for others. God Bless you all.
Dave & Cindy
Good to hear you are used to the heat, as it has definately warmed up here also along with a little of that humidity word. To bad people are sick but hopefully everyone will be ok by the trip home. As long as there are no amputations or snake bites you're doing well. Sandi, Things have improved on the home front and not sure you are needed anymore! Just kidding. Mac, if you're ready to come home, make sure you have Mom along. Everything is fine here except for the stray animals that seem to have taken over our house and the persistant nightmares. Well good to hear from you, and we'll wait for your return. Carson says only two more nites but who's counting. Dari is fine and hasn't had to go to the doctor once. Signing off, John
Thanks for the update Sandi. I feel bad for all of you with the heat, sick kids, sleeping on the hard ground. I'm sure you will all be ready to come home to the air-conditioning, and a nice soft bed.
But remember you've all did an awesome job out there helping rebuild. So everyone take care and drink lots of water. See you in a couple days !!!! Kent & Tami
All I can say to ya all is that the most important part of this adventure is being selfless and helping others. As for the rest - the heat, being tired, sunburned, sick, slightly injured or homesick - it's part of the adventure too, things that legends are made of. Just think of the tales you will tell in years to come - all in the name of Jesus! "Pastor" Kirk - Millie Hiepler died and the funeral is Monday, 10:30. Pastor David will do the prayer service Sunday evening and said he will help with the funeral in any way you want. Tony is feeling better every day. I pray the rest of your time in Calif. is safe and your travel home is smooth. As Trent's prayer partner I really hope he stays out of the trees while holding an ax. Peace - Deb
Hello to everyone, talked with Matt last night and it sounded like people were starting to come around. Luke, it was so nice of you to initiate Matt into the family the other night. I'm sure Matt will forever condsider you a very special "cousin". Hope your feeling stronger, know that we love all of you and are so very proud of all that your accomplishing. Stay safe, Pat
One more thought, have you guys taken any more pictures, show us what you've worked on, and all the other great pics that you've taken. Thanks!
Hello All..just talked to Whit so I feel much better knowing most people are almost healthy again..(I think Dan is just faking it to get out of work tho))just kidding! I was glad there were pancakes for breakfast so nobody starved! especially Boe, I worry about him getting enough to eat. The weather has been great here so don't bring the 100 + temps back with you please....Whit said that she continues to beat Pastor Kirk in golf just like 5 years ago!! some things never change! :o) Did you ever get your little treat from Pat, Margaret ;and Pam in the mail??? mmmmmmm that will taste good! Take care everybody and thanx so much for the updates! Cindy
One more thing Sandi, Your cousin Jeremy would like to see you guys while you're out there so give him a call at 619-302-0804. Watched Carsons first game tonite. Just plain interesting.
Hello again, It sure is fun coming on this site and seeing what others have to write and had to chuckle a bit with Cindy's comment on Boe's eating habits. I was worried he wouldn't get enough to eat but you know when your a wrestler you are use to cutting back but i did put a few things in his suitcase but i'm sure they were gone the first day. So again we would like to say a BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT ARE ON THIS TRIP from kids to pastors,to chaperones,and anybody else that i have left out. We are waiting for your safe return. Kent & Tami
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