day six--the work is done--part deux

It was a hard workday today. The mud came too dry and it came out of the truck in a lump. It was difficult to move it around without major effort. The guys and girls pulled and pushed and troweled without letting up until it was put in the right place. They had about a 30 minute break when they could have had a lunch break if the food had been ready a little early, but it just wasn't happening. At the very moment they called lunch time for the team, the fourth truck showed up. A few of them came up and ate but the others had to stay and keep working the mud. We finally took sandwiches, cookies and tea down to the others so they could at least have something in their stomachs.

They ate on the run and kept working until the job was completed. It was an extremely difficult day for driveway pouring but everything finally turned out OK and it was done. As hard as it was today, that's the name of the game with concrete. It can't be left to sit while the crew has a leisurely meal. When it's there, it has to be worked until it's just right. It takes muscle and diligence and that's what our team had during this whole week. Every one diligently muscled through the pain and difficulty until the goal was reached.

Leslie and her girls and I met with our children that we sponsor this afternoon. The Bryan's brought gifts for their girls as did Byron and I. We spent a little while with them while they played with their dolls and admired their dresses. Each little girl was happy with her special presents. We played with them for a while and then walked them back to their house moms so they could continue with their daily routine. The children at City of Refuge are loving and affectionate. They love hugs and smiles and attention. It's a great feeling to get big hugs and big smiles from them.

Tonight Slater and Mrs Baugh fried chicken and fries and we also had cho cho and carrots and salad. It was a delicious meal once again. We used paper plates so clean up wasn't as bad as it could have been. And let me assure you, we know how bad it could have been.

Tomorrow is fun day and it's home on Saturday. As good as this trip has been, I believe we are all ready to head for home.

Thank you, Jesus, for home. There's no place like it and no place is truly home without you, Lord. I love you and thank you for taking care of us this week. It's been good--really good.

Suz