Trip 2 Day 7

Today was a successful day once again-getting the last bit of really hard work in before the last day of painting and pinata! It started out as any other, although for some reason we were all so interested in getting to the jobsite that we forgot our lunches! That turned out to be a minor problem later, but didn't burst our bubble for the day! Our work at the higher jobsite went smoothy, and we were soon surprised with a watermelon treat! This day turned out to be a two watermelon treat day, thanks to the selflessness of the host family, and if you know me a two watermelon day=perfect happiness (hi Mom!). Although we had finished our work early, some of us still had another job to do, which was play a mini game of soccer with our kids! It was an intense thirty minutes or so, that was sometimes interrupted by various cats and dogs running across the field. I'm not sure who won or lost between the teams of Banik twins and family kids, but fun was had by all!

Later a more intense, and much longer game was played on the fields between the building crew members and volunteer workers. It seemed to go much better without us, so Joe and I went and investigated the old cemetery that was right next to the soccer field. It was so interesting to see the care and attention that was given to to each family's departed loved ones in , and in such a loving manner. It definitely was a neat experience!

Later we got the chance to come home early and beat the rain. We all took that opportunity, after a group reflection, to take a last minute shopping trip to the market. Thankfully, we all stayed dry enough during the sudden massive rainstorm to make it to a yummy dinner of pizza!

I know we are all looking forward to, as well as saddened by the thought of our last day on the jobsite tomorrow morning. It's going to be a great day for everyone-complete with painting, door keys, and pinatas!!
-----Sarah Grubb