This morning we visited Esparanza, a habitat community that our Sheridan team has worked on in the past. Kristen and I sang songs and played with the children at the daycare in the community. We visited homes built by some of the members of our group. It was fun to see friends from previous years and recognize the parts they helped build. After this visit, we divided into our teams and went to work. Sten's team leveled land and dug footings while we continued to build brick walls and bond with the kids and family at our work site. We have made a lot of progress, and those walls are getting tall. Several of us went to the Santa Ana parade after we had returned to the hotel and showered. While waiting for the parade to begin, I sang songs with a little boy that was sitting in the ice cream shop we were standing near. I know no Spanish, but we communicate with love. The parade was very fun, and we waved at the soccer teams and bands. After, we shared delicious food and companionship with our team back at the hotel. We are surrounded by God's love. We all love one another as a team, we love the country, and we love the people, especially the children.
Jonella
We had another fine day of digging the footings for the house. However, we got a short break in the morning to go see a habitat community that was very impressive. There were beautiful houses with side yards and back yards. Many had corn growing high in the yards. Last night we had a pretty good rain that made our site a tad muddy today. Gary keeps everyone in good humor through the day and the three boys of the family are a joy to be around and mess with. They are very good workers along with their dad and mother.
Sten
Albert and Anna Maria, the director of Habitat in El Salvador.
Buying goodies from the local women.
Walking to our work site with Gladys and her grandson. Nila and Jim worked on Gladys's house last year.
Jim and Jody with Gladys's mother.
The children at the daycare in Esparanza.
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