Today was
the longest day we have had since we have been here—leaving the church at 8:30am
and starting our day. First, we went to the school in Buenos Aires, where Gina
led our project of collecting information from the 138 kids for the purpose of
updating sponsorship information so that we can better gain the support that
they so desperately need. It was a little chaotic at first, but we had a blast!
Kids swarmed around TJ and Ellie (aka the Michelin lady) because they thought
they were Ken and Barbie. Lucy also really connected with the kids, especially
one who shared her same name. We came back from the school, with scratches and
braided hair, on a bumpy ride alongside water containers in the back of a
pickup truck. We returned to the church and began preparing for the women’s
conference, led by Lydia. Chef Teddy (aka the Michelin man) slaved away in the
kitchen preparing a delicious meal for 100 people while the rest of the men set
up chairs and tables. Lydia led a moving conversation about having a humble and
beautiful heart, while also leading the women in a heart painting with a Bible
verse. Then Gina talked to the women about health concerns imperative to them. While
the women’s night was occurring, the men took a walk through town to Helado Bon
for ice cream. They really enjoyed this time of fellowship and being with one
another, telling stories and seeing packs of dogs along the way. We had a long
day, but today we really all found our niche and felt one as a team. We are
going to bed very tired, getting rid of sunburns and stomach aches, hopeful for
another ministry-filled day tomorrow.
Blessings
from the Dominican Republic,
Teddy and
Ellie (The Michelin People)
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