Day 3 - By Brianne
Trip Start
Jun 29, 2008
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6
14
Trip End
Jul 10, 2008
Gales Point,
Belize
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
crossing the nile
once we were in the village (which was amazing), we loaded 19 mattresses into a van and dilivered them throughout the village.
mattresses
It was so very humid and hot, but all the villagers were really friendly and we instantly fell in love. =) Melissa found her prayer child Kenard and the look on her face when she introduced us was priceless! I don't think I have seen anyone so happy.While driving through the village most of the Belizian children started to walk with us or jump on the van. Everyone there was so friendly and welcoming, and we are all so excted to go back tomorrow and start our VBS.
a long line of ladies
When all of us returned from the village most of us decided to learn how to play Dutch Blitz. I had never heard of it but it's pretty much Suzi's favorite game. She made up these crazy names for our teams; Super Juice (Jori and Syd),
sunshine!
Sugar Bananas (Suzi and Bri), Merciful Duck (Mel and Danielle), and my personal fav. Lieutenant Rodent (Leah and Rachel). After dinner we prepared for our VBS and now we are all just hanging out having excellent times. We miss you all!!!- Brianne
Side Note from the Leaders:
The girls really did fantastic today. They slowly, but surely, became more and more comfortable with the kids who were following us and started giving high fives and making friends. By the end of the hour, most of them had a child in their arms or holding their hand. We were eaten alive by mosqitoes but the girls have barely complained, they are true stars for this. Last night at this time, there were sound asleep and most of them slept more than 12 hours overnight. Tonight they are up, playing some serious card games with the staff at our centre. While headaches ran rampant from the sun, heat, and probably dehydration, their spirits are high and they are in good health. God is starting some amazing things in their midst, and we are so blessed to be a part of it.
Comments
Happy Canada Day
Glad to hear you've managed to catch up on sleep!
The villagers must be so happy to have you beautiful people in their mitts.
So glad to hear that your first day in the village went so well.
God bless you'll
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Thank you so much for the photos. It was so great to see you all - it made me cry, of course.
We are praying for a great victory for your VBS and sports days tomorrow. I am so proud of all of you.
God is blessing each one of you as you bless others.
Much love, Mrs J
Go Girls
Happy you all made it safely...mel I am so glad you met Kenard....love the photos...Thinking of you all with prayers...Mels Mom
I miss you
It is really great to see all the pictures. You seem to be so happy - you do us proud. The weather here is wonderful - Kits pool time with my girls - Sophie, Melissa, and Rachel.
Anyhow,Vancouver misses you. Take great care of each other. I am very proud of you,
With all my love,JanieXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
So happy to see you
It is so great to be able to see you guys everyday and share in your fantastic experience! We are very proud of you all. The children look beautiful.
God Bless you all. Great write up Brianne. Love Bri's Mom.
Ladies, you look great
I'm so happy to see your pictures! Will keep praying that you really connect with the kids and for your continued good health. Rachel, I miss you! Lots of love.
cool blog...
we're praying, ladies. keep relying on God. its His trip - you're there to let Him use you. the pics etc are reaallllly cool for us back here!
awesome!
thats intense guys sounds like alot of fun!
p.s delivered is spelled with an E not an I.
sorry Brianne