Today our small but mighty group conquered framing day! Apart from the physical labor under the hot mexican sun, a lot of the time was spent getting to know the kids of the family we´re building for--Esteban, Kimberlene and Jennifer. The father, Romaldo, worked with us for a good part of the day, leveling walls and nailing in studs, while Esteban--age 14 helped the interns put together an interior partition wall. Kim and Jenny, the little girls, showed off their mad jump-roping skills. The kids used the craft kit to make paper crosses and clay roses as gifts for many of the group members. The girls and some of the neighbor children helped make delicious tuna sandwiches for lunch. After eating, the holes were drilled for the nuts and bolts and the the roof was raised.
Upon return to the ranch, several of us hit the beach. After a few rounds of football, and some R and R soaking up the sun, spaghetti was on the menu followed by a heartfelt reflection post-evening prayers. We ended the day with a peaceful campfire and fully inflated air mattresses.
Buenos noches!
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