While Chris and I won’t be around to see the house in Santa
Maria be completely finished, it was very close when we went for our last visit
on Tuesday! The items left to
complete are the bathroom, the pila (laundry/washing area), and the installation
of doors and windows.
The family the house is being built for, and the guys we
were working with were a joy to be around and we are so thankful for how they
welcomed us, what they taught us about construction techniques and living in
their community, how they welcomed us into their homes, their patience with our
Spanish, and for all the laughs!!!
I certainly look forward to the day when I can go back and
visit them! Definitely a huge
learning experience on so many levels!
When we said our goodbyes, it was very clear that the project isn’t only
affecting the family getting the house, but the workers as well as they see the
generosity poured out by the donors back in Canada!
The house itself should be finished by this coming Wednesday
or Thursday (March 21/22)!!!
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| Hector (the head mason's brother and his family) |
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| Luis introducing their new dog 'doggy' to us! |
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| Making the traditional clothing on a loom |
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| Worker Carlos and his family who invited us over for lunch one day! |
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| The whole family |
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| A pretty decent view while working! |
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