Day 78

DR Day 6 (Wednesday): In the evening we went to the Central Mennonite Church. It is where Dad used to pastor. Cal Rychner from Northwood Church preached which meant we could understand the message as it was being translated to Spanish. Sanctuary is only one year old. Very nice.

DR Day 7 (Thursday): Last day of VBS. Kids did a craft with glitter. We had more on ourselves than the paper, but it was a blast.

Cassidy made some new friends who were also Sophomores in high school.

Also found some time to help a gal with her craft.

In the afternoon we walked to the Christian school. Found a penguin that would work awesome in our youth room. Just not sure it will fit in carry-on.

On the walk home came past this meat market. Not sure what the government regulations are here.


Went out to eat in the evening. The food was awesome! Pretty much just ate a ton of beans and rice, but that's what I love. Mom used to make it for us for our birthdays. She hasn't been able to do that recently, so this was a real treat.
DR Day 8(Friday): The medical work team leaves today for Santo Domingo. We had breakfast together one last time. Had the chance to lead the devotional thought for the day. Spoke on being "infected" rather than "immunized". Caring for others and sharing Christ isn't something you just do on a missions trip. It should be who we are as Christians every day, wherever God has us. This trip should "infect" us, not "immunize" us to doing God's work.

Slept from 11-noon and then from 1-4:30. Either was not feeling well or really tired. Maybe a little of both. Went to bed early as well.