jour·ney [júrnee]process of development: a gradual passing from one state to another regarded as more advanced, e.g. from innocence to mature awareness
The People's Church team
The week of April 19-26 was one to remember. My home church sent down a construction team. Having people from your home church come visit is an honor to any missionary. Being able to share my experiences with people from my home church was great. My aunt, uncle and cousins were able to come down with the team. Also, Beck Webb, an old friend was able to come down. I loved getting to know all the other team members, they were a blast. There was constant laughter the whole week. The team worked hard and played harder! One night, Andy Green, a fabulous cook headed up the kitchen. With the help of the rest of the team and a couple girls they prepared a wonderful meal for the whole Ranch. I think that I can speak for everyone at the Ranch when I say that we loved the meal. It was a great idea, and everyone at the Ranch was blessed by it. We really liked the green beans! I was able to take the team down to the waterfalls, which anyone who has read my blog before knows is one of my favorite places to go. The teams seemed to have a lot of fun playing in the waterfalls. Really the team seemed to have fun doing everything they did, from card tricks, to putting up walls, to eati
ng cookies, playing soccer and football, going to church in the community, and visiting the medical brigade. They were such a joy to have. The teams main job was to work on the staff housing, they put up the porch (shown in picture) and I think some interior walls, along with plastering and sanding. My aunt and cousins got to visit my class, they picked berries, they applied polyurethane, sanded, and picked up sticks out of the coffee field. Not only was the team fun but they were a blessing too. I was sad to say good-bye to them. It was a great week and I was so thankful they were able to come.
The week of April 19-26 was one to remember. My home church sent down a construction team. Having people from your home church come visit is an honor to any missionary. Being able to share my experiences with people from my home church was great. My aunt, uncle and cousins were able to come down with the team. Also, Beck Webb, an old friend was able to come down. I loved getting to know all the other team members, they were a blast. There was constant laughter the whole week. The team worked hard and played harder! One night, Andy Green, a fabulous cook headed up the kitchen. With the help of the rest of the team and a couple girls they prepared a wonderful meal for the whole Ranch. I think that I can speak for everyone at the Ranch when I say that we loved the meal. It was a great idea, and everyone at the Ranch was blessed by it. We really liked the green beans! I was able to take the team down to the waterfalls, which anyone who has read my blog before knows is one of my favorite places to go. The teams seemed to have a lot of fun playing in the waterfalls. Really the team seemed to have fun doing everything they did, from card tricks, to putting up walls, to eati
ng cookies, playing soccer and football, going to church in the community, and visiting the medical brigade. They were such a joy to have. The teams main job was to work on the staff housing, they put up the porch (shown in picture) and I think some interior walls, along with plastering and sanding. My aunt and cousins got to visit my class, they picked berries, they applied polyurethane, sanded, and picked up sticks out of the coffee field. Not only was the team fun but they were a blessing too. I was sad to say good-bye to them. It was a great week and I was so thankful they were able to come.
3 comments:
Good morning, Jessi!
I didn't know that Scott, Amy and the children were going to Honduras. What an exciting time this must have been for them and for you. Looks like the team did some good work, and I know it is an experience they will never forget. We are so grateful that the fires did not get to the Ranch. Our Sunday School Class prayed specifically about this, as did many other folks. Did I tell you that your picture is on the bulletin board of our class along with other missionaries, as a reminder for prayer? Of course, you are the most beautiful one. :o) We look forward to seeing you before long.
Love,
Lynn
Dear Jessi, oh...what a GREAT week we had! It was amazing. We are so proud of you and the other missionaries at the Ranch. What amazing work you do and what amazing kids you work with. We fell in love with them in a week...I can not imagine how you must feel after two years. They are some pretty cool people...as are you!! Thanks for your hospitality and the COOKIES (especially for Ross!). We had a week we will never forget. I am glad that I have secured my place as YFA for at least another month!! I love you!! Amy
Hey there Jessi!
Amy sent your blog to me. I've loved reading it and seeing the pictures of your kids. Jennifer is definitely a model in the making. I hate to sound like an old lady, but it seems like yesterday you and Joseph were little babies when I was in high school. I thought it was so cool that Terry had babies! Now look at you.......you are spreading love, hope, and joy to people on the other side of the world. Wow! I am so proud of you. You have grown to be an amazing woman. I know DD is looking down and smiling at you everyday. You obviously have her gentle spirit when it comes to teaching young children. I will keep reading your blog and encouraging you in any way you need. You are in my prayers daily. Take care!
Jodi
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