Today, as well as being able to see our building locations for this year, we got to revisit some of the houses that our team has built in the past. One of the families told us how they had to pray and trust God to even get the little corner of a field to build on which was an incredible blessing that they're still very happy about. It shows me how we forget the good stuff so quickly and focus mostly our dissapointments and don't appreciate the blessings God has given us. Another place we visited with a few houses our team built last year had really taken good care of their place; planting beautiful gardens and had a hanging plant made from wire lined with a garbage bag and a pet bird in a cage made from chicken wire. Then just up the road was another house with a few people there. As we got there they were talking to us and Carlos, our translator, wasn't quite there yet so we weren't quite sure what they were saying but it didn't seem to make sense and concerned us with the knife one of them was holding. We soon realized it was because the armadillo that was sitting out was caught last night and is supper tonight for them. So we were treated with a lesson in how to gut and prepare an armadillo for cooking. Surprisingly I found it rather fascinating and exciting to watch.
Heather
ps his little tongue was sticking out :P
Nice Heather! Glad to hear that you weren't invited to eat some of the armadillo. Not too sure how that would sit in your stomach. Besides being too crunchy for you anyway. Anyway love you and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteHeather, As one of the new kids on the block, we appreciate you sharing the updates--it must be encouraging for old team members to see how the people have continued to benefit and grow from their efforts and now for you new members, it must motive you more as you see how God has blessed these people. Keep up the good work and share your story--praying for you too! J & CG
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