The boys are all here now, and it's so much fun :) Turns out they don't start school for about a week, so they will just be working during the day for a while. Most of them are out cutting grass along the road and canal, but this year there are about 10 that are younger. Omar and I have been put in charge of them, and we call it our "kinder," or kindergarten class. So far we've been doing landscaping maintenance around the school. I've been driving the tractor around a lot to pick up the leaves and such, but we also trimmed the big palm trees. Omar and I got up and a big rickety scaffolding with axes and machetes to cut them down, while the boys picked up branches and cut some lower ones. Did you know palm trees have big thorns? And also if you do it right, you can chop a branch off with one swing of the machete.
Gabe.
P.S. I think it's funny that when you come here, they give you a bed, haircut, Bible, goggles, measuring tape, file and a Big Ol Machete :)
Gabe.
P.S. I think it's funny that when you come here, they give you a bed, haircut, Bible, goggles, measuring tape, file and a Big Ol Machete :)
Nice combination of stuff!! You'll have to let us know why, if you can figure it out!! Keep the updates coming :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I know palms have big thorns. That's why I have to hire someone to trim them. Bring your machete to AZ and I can line up a few jobs for you. I know everyone is loving having you there-especially your 'kinders'. They are very special people, you know. Grandpa used to call the younger b.b. campers 'rug rats'. That probably wouldn't go over very good tho.
ReplyDeleteKeep us informed and we'll keep praying for you and the school.
Love you,
It is geat to read your updates. How are you liking the tropical weather? How old are the boys you are working with?
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