The first day in Exuma finds us ready and eager to get started. While we awaited a few of the team members to get back from the lumber yard we had the chance to meet two of the youth that benefit from the Exuma Foundation's education program and for whom we are building the gazebo. Sean and Terry greeted us during breakfast with pleasant smiles and a turqoise balloon. The children don't say much God sees it more fitting to share their hearts another way. Yesterday (Thursday) was Sean's birthday and, as we applaud the gift of him, he smiles and claps along with us.
How simple it is to fill our hearts with joy...
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| the concrete pad of the gazebo/outdoor classroom |
When the lumber trip was completed, the construction crew hits the ground (quite literally!).... much or the early tasks are cutting down the lumber and marking templates to create the frame work that will form the gazebo. The support beams are installed and the frame is formed. One thing we've learned is that we'll be making a lot of trips to the hardware store - not for lack of planning, the price of material is extraordinary and one doesn't buy something unless it is absolutely needed. A small change in the plans can cost much more than time. We know there has been some field modifications to the original plan so we'll have to proceed with caution so as to not waste material and cause undue expense.
The team works until is almost dark, knowing that if the frame can be erected then the bulk of the work can be accomplished tomorrow, and maybe we'll get this project done ahead of schedule to allow for the opportunity to do more.
We can be God's helping hands in so many ways here. There seems to be an endless list of small tasks to accomplish, small ways that help to make such a big difference in a life and touch a heart. As we move through the day and end with Devotion, Pastor Dave has reminded us to listen and seek God's will for us. Why here? Why now? What is Your will?
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