Day 4 – Rex we got your message OR You must blow dry your fruit
This morning we ripped down the forms and ‘de-nailed’ the wood….before finally giving way to the block work. Art, Jim, Joe, the Kevins and Michael did a fantastic job discovering their masonry talents while chef’s Troy and Lee cooked up the sweetest batch of cement this side of the Prime Meridian. A brief, misguided critique of their output was met with a stern response. Shawn acted as the special projects manager, which any special projects manager will tell you, is never a good idea. Sergei looks completely different with his Beatle cut. We almost didn’t recognize him. It is great to be working for and around him again. Rex, you’ve set the bar pretty high and I can say, almost to a man, that we won’t come close to matching it, but we’re going to have a blast trying, which prompts me to mention, Troy’s practical jokes are probably going to get him in trouble at some point on this trip. Now…must…go……..sore…and….tired.
May 14, 2007
We’re glad you made it there safely and are having such a great time. We will keep praying for more of the same. Lee, Art & Michael: if you make it back with photos, don’t forget to do your best “turtle” – The Misfits would appreciate it! We love you and miss you!
Cindy
May 14, 2007
I’m so glad to hear from you guys! So glad all is well and it sounds like everyone’s in good spirits. We appreciate all that you are doing and will be doing. Thank you again for your hearts of service. We look forward to following this week through these blogs. Know that you and your families are in our prayers. Give Yuri, Ira and Sergei a big hug for us, Mark, Deneen and Andrew
May 14, 2007
Glad to hear Joe, Jim & the two Kevins made it safely from Florida. We appreciate what you are doing and the sacrifices you have made to be there. You are in my prayers daily – not only for safety and health; but I know this experience is going to change you in ways you can’t even imagine. We’re looking forward to your many stories when you return about your experiences and your new Christian friends in the Ukraine. Ralph
May 14, 2007
2 things, Lee:
#1) Ducks took 1 game out of the Joe. Series tied 1-1.
#2) From the Ukraine marketing dept. “What happens in Ukraine, stays in Ukraine.”
Enjoy, be safe, do good work. Looking forward to stories when you return. You’re all in our prayers.
May 14, 2007
Hey Guys
Glad to hear you made it there safely and are already hard at work! Looks like the blogs are going to keep us all laughing!!
Praying for you as you work hard building new relationships and actual buildings that will make things better for the children and workers who live there day to day!
You are awesome guys and are missed greatly!
Blessings!
Les
May 15, 2007
It’s great reading the teams progress in the blogs. It seems as if I’m still on site right there with you all. I can’t believe you guys have already torn down the great looking forms that Rex’s team worked so hard to build. Oh well, I guess progress must go on. I only hope it won’t take too much mortar in the joints to get that first row level enough to set blocks.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers as you work each day. May God’s Will be the first and foremost thing we all seek as we continue to push forward.
Don’t work to hard and if you do there’s always “Advil” to ease the pain. Also, watch out for the showers. They’re notorious for “spitting and sputtering” at you.
Hope you’re having a great day.
In His Love,
Larry
May 15, 2007
Troy, I’m praying for you all that you feel God’s presence and can see His mighty hand helping you work. I’m totally jealous that you are there without me! It sounds like you need me there to keep you in line…..you be nice!! We all miss you! All our love, Rhonda, Taylor, Austin, Rachel and Luke
May 15, 2007
HI DADDY!!!!
Miss you a lot, glad to hear that your safe. I hope your week or so is wonderful and you do a lot of good for God and touch the people in the place your at. Also can’t wait to have you home.
Love you,
Rachel
Laura
Joshua