Laughs

Today was one of those days that just proves the saying: Man plans, God laughs. We thought we would employ our newly found masonry skills to finish the second row of stones and make serious headway on the third row. . . But God laughed.

Here's how today went: We all set to work doing the parts we've become skilled at doing. Andrew and Don are our master mixers, Julia knows how to find the perfect stones to set out in a row. Lisa etches lines in the set stone. Kim etches and sets the first layer of mortar down. Todd, Lindsay, Jena and I set the stone. We were all busy doing our tasks AND the brick was delivered. During our break for lunch, the sand – which was supposed to arrive Monday – was delivered. Things were going swimmingly and we were confident that our goals would be met.

Did I say swimmingly? Ah yes, well see when we went back out after lunch, the clouds were already gathered. We were able to work for a few more hours before the storm truly broke. Forced to flee inside, we gathered in the hospitality room for hot chocolate and tea. Carla brought in Bonnie and Austin and we were able to snuggle and smile with them as Carla told us stories about the children's home and their lives here.

Sometimes the blessings are found in the least expected. So many of the children here are miracles and all are blessed to be under their care. Getting to spend time with them today might not have been in our plans, but it was definitely a fantastic plan.

Katie