The First Day of Work
Tuesday, June 6
The day started with sixteen reasonably healthy kids who were eager for a long and hard day of work. After a quick breakfast and bus ride to the school, we split into different teams to start the work. We had four teams: three guys at the nursery, four at construction, six people teaching at the school, and three people painting.
At the nursery, the guys played with the young kids who were eager to interact with them. At construction, we helped plant mortar, cement, and cinder blocks to build a house for a family in the community. At the school, the guys split up. Some taught English to the kids who loved the fresh aspect of the outsiders, while the other guys helped teach physical education. Those especially learned that the kids here have plenty of energy, so were eager to get back for a nap afterwards. The last group worked hard in the blazing sun to paint the school and learned that painting isn’t as easy as it looks.
At about noon, we all met back together for some lunch. After a morning of hard labor, the guys were looking for some good “yummy in the tummy.” After lunch, we split into two groups: six went back to construction, and the remaining ten stayed at the school to get more painting done. There was a lot of painting that needed to get done, so some the local kids involved with the school helped us paint. Painting really thrilled us because it is a permanent mark at a place frequently visited by groups of students for years to come. They will come and see the work we did and will hopefully be inspired to work as hard as we did.
After a long day, we were covered in paint and dust, so were very eager for some well deserved rest… or dinner. Of course, however, we had to continue to practice our soccer skills if we hope to beat the village kids in the game at the end of the week that we are dreading. Today was our first real day of working hard and getting dirty for the good cause of helping the area as much as we can. Every single one of us felt great as we conversed at dinner and talked about the great things we have done today. We are all eager to continue our work tomorrow and for the remaining time here
Please feel free comment on the post here so we can get some good feedback. We see y’all looking at the posts, but not commenting! ;P
By Jarrett Irwin and Brian Dooley
The day started with sixteen reasonably healthy kids who were eager for a long and hard day of work. After a quick breakfast and bus ride to the school, we split into different teams to start the work. We had four teams: three guys at the nursery, four at construction, six people teaching at the school, and three people painting.
At the nursery, the guys played with the young kids who were eager to interact with them. At construction, we helped plant mortar, cement, and cinder blocks to build a house for a family in the community. At the school, the guys split up. Some taught English to the kids who loved the fresh aspect of the outsiders, while the other guys helped teach physical education. Those especially learned that the kids here have plenty of energy, so were eager to get back for a nap afterwards. The last group worked hard in the blazing sun to paint the school and learned that painting isn’t as easy as it looks.
At about noon, we all met back together for some lunch. After a morning of hard labor, the guys were looking for some good “yummy in the tummy.” After lunch, we split into two groups: six went back to construction, and the remaining ten stayed at the school to get more painting done. There was a lot of painting that needed to get done, so some the local kids involved with the school helped us paint. Painting really thrilled us because it is a permanent mark at a place frequently visited by groups of students for years to come. They will come and see the work we did and will hopefully be inspired to work as hard as we did.
After a long day, we were covered in paint and dust, so were very eager for some well deserved rest… or dinner. Of course, however, we had to continue to practice our soccer skills if we hope to beat the village kids in the game at the end of the week that we are dreading. Today was our first real day of working hard and getting dirty for the good cause of helping the area as much as we can. Every single one of us felt great as we conversed at dinner and talked about the great things we have done today. We are all eager to continue our work tomorrow and for the remaining time here
Please feel free comment on the post here so we can get some good feedback. We see y’all looking at the posts, but not commenting! ;P
By Jarrett Irwin and Brian Dooley
Sounds like you are getting a lot done. Not sure I'm understanding about the construction. Is it new building or repair? Cool to work alongside the residents.
ReplyDeleteGreat job boys! So proud of you all. Keep up the hard work. We love and miss you! SJJ proud!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has been so great to read your wonderful blog accounts! You are all doing such a fantastic job of describing your days in detail. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these--we are enjoying them tremendously! It sounds like you are encountering some wonderful perspective changing opportunities! A.M.D.G.!
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