El Salvador: Day 3

Today we split up into two groups and worked on different sites. There were eight on one team and nine on the other. One of the houses we started from scratch. The other had already progressed so far that the footings had been poured. Jody’s team spent the entire day hauling dirt to the back alley behind the house to level the build site. Roger’s team spent the day moving bricks, sifting sand, and mixing and applying chizpa, a cementing mixture, to the bricks. It was fun to finally get to meet the families that we will be working with for the week. They worked alongside us along with friends and neighbors. There are fewer of them and they accomplish far more than we do, but they enjoy working with us and laughing with/at us. Jody’s team sang 80’s songs while working in the blazing sun. Roger’s team enjoyed playing fútbol with the boys in their backyard, otherwise known as a pasture surrounded by beautiful mountains, after lunch. The family that Jody’s team was working with welcomed the team into their home for lunch and were very gracious. Roger’s team got to see some friends from last year that they had worked with. A neighbor at Roger’s team’s worksite offered her wheelbarrow to help move bricks and spoke about how there is a time for everything, including work and rest. Becca taught a camp handshake and song to one of the boys at their build site and made an instant friend. We had a lively team meeting tonight and shared all of the wonderful stories from the day and laughed at Nila’s laugh. We are excited to continue to build relationships with the families and make progress on our build sites this week. As our team motto states: Spread the Gospel. Words not necessary. 

God bless! 

The Sheridan Lutheran El Salvador Mission Team

written by Kelli, Becca, and Corinne

Huskers in El Salvador