Well, we finished the house! In the morning we did finishing touches - bought bunk beds, moved everything into the home from her previous house, cleaned up garbage, leveled the yard, planted two trees, put the outhouse on the very deep hole (over 6 feet), and bought some lovely flowers to decorate her table. It was a very special day.
We had a wonderful dedication day with our friends in the community, and Erma's crew. We sang Spanish songs, read scripture and had small speeches to each other. Our bilingual friends translated and so we were able to speak with Reyna and her family. Minna gave her a prayer shawl she had made, which was lovely. We showered them with clothes, rice, beans, and everything we could.
Other special parts of the day were that the ladies got to go and visit Mama Espinosa, who is a 102 year old lady who has been serving the poor for years. She is amazingly quick witted still. The only thing is that she is a little hard of hearing. Wow. She's really amazing. She told us some great stories.
In the evening we all went out as a big group for supper, and had a great visit. What a wonderful week this has been. We're all very sad to leave. God has been so good to us. He has blessed us so that we are able to bless others. I really hope I can come back with another group soon. There is so much need, and yet God is so faithful to provide. God is good!
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