We arrived safely at San Juan Airport on Tuesday and have been busy ever since.
Our mornings begin at 7 o'clock when we gather to eat breakfast cooked by Jackson and Co.
Following that, we meet with the staff and kids for chapel where we all worship together, share testimonies, stories, etc..
After that, each team member had time of devotion with individual kids; after that, classroom time began. We sit in different classes, observing and helping however we can. We have started working on the school itself, preparing for graduation. The boys gleefully used the power hose to clean the outsides of the buildings. Other tasks, including scrubbing, emptying, trimming, etc..are in process
The school is surrounded by jungle which includes many mango trees (which have fueled Hannah and Jonathan's severe mango addiction). In a style that would have made Robinson Crusoe proud, the boys managed to knock down a coconut from one of the dozens of palm trees and triumphantly ate it.
At night, we go to sleep to the sounds of millions of frogs and countless other jungle creatures. It's been very cool! Yesterday afternoon/evening, we went with the staff to one of the beaches which looked like a picture from a calender! Beautiful blue water, soft sand, and tons of green palm trees! It has been such a blessing being here.
The kids are friendly, mischeivious and provide hours of entertainment. They range from 5 years old to 18. They were so welcoming to us and Austin even received a flower from one of the little boys :) There is a little bit of communication difficulties as most of the kids' first language is Spanish and they are learning ASL. But so far, it has been fine and we have been able to both teach them and learn signs from them. There has been so many opportunities already for ministering to those around us as well as understanding the work that God wants to do in each of our hearts during this time.
Praise the Lord that He has brought us out here. We are humbled to be working with such amazing staff and interacting with wonderful, crazy, hilarious kids! Can't wait to see what the next few weeks bring!
"The kids have taught me how much I am blessed to be here. God has brought the team through the fire to be here where we are the most effective in ministering to the kids. I praise Him that the team has been able to be really involved in the work we are doing with the kids and in the mantinence of the school. I look forward to what the next few weeks have in store for us!"
- Jackson Brown
"Being here is such a blessing and God is DEFF using us and will continue to use us. Our team is great, the kids are greater, and God is the greatest. I look forward to everything God has planned for us. I specifically like how hands on the school is and doesnt just focus on structure and discipline. Its laid back and provides a more comfortable learning environment for the kids. It's a huuuuuge blessing. ps. I miss you Jaime Lucio!<3 " -Samantha Albro
- Jackson Brown
"Being here is such a blessing and God is DEFF using us and will continue to use us. Our team is great, the kids are greater, and God is the greatest. I look forward to everything God has planned for us. I specifically like how hands on the school is and doesnt just focus on structure and discipline. Its laid back and provides a more comfortable learning environment for the kids. It's a huuuuuge blessing. ps. I miss you Jaime Lucio!<3 " -Samantha Albro
"No man will ever love me like the mosquitoes here do."
-Hannah Sorola
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