Back in Cochabamab

It has been awhile since I have been able to post, mostly because of the amount of time we had after our long days. I do apologize for those who have been waiting, even last night by the time we ate and then I chatted with my wife, time had disappeared. Thursday to Saturday were very busy and long days working at the two houses. I think that Friday was probably the most physically demanding day,  we had to bring supplies into the houses by foot. We were told that these two homes were the most remote homes they have done with the Chagas project. We worked really hard in getting the jobs done, but most days were very hot with a couple of them temperatures close to 40. The goal was to have one side of each house completely plastered and with a floor put in. House number one we did complete one side and the other side was ready to pour cement, when we left yesterday. House number two was complete both sides when we left yesterday, so all in all we did a great job.


Yesterday was a difficult day we did not work but visited each home one last time to say goodbye. We became attached to the families at each home, and will continue to pray for them in the days, months and years to come.

We then began the 3 hour trip home, up over the mountain. We went from Mizque at just over 2500 feet up to over 4000, then back done to just over 2000 feet. The roads were again pretty interesting and we were glad that Ivan and Alex were both driving. We took pictures of the mountains but the photos do not even come close to doing them justice, it was so pretty. We were very excited to be back in Cochabamba, it almost feels like one step closer to being at home and with loved ones. We have no phones here, but internet access, which was the opposite of Mizque. The team has been hit with illness over the last 4-5 days, most taking a turn. It comes with a very sore belly and sometimes fever, and accompanied with absolutely no energy, and the rest you probably don’t want to know :), lol. What I will say is that everyone is doing good, and we are looking after one another and please do not worry God is good. I was fortunate in the sense that I did not get it until Sunday morning, when all the work was done. Pastor Dave preached on Saturday night in the little Baptist church in Mizque, and I preached on Sunday morning. Ivan translated for us as we preached the word of God. All the work that we did was through this little Baptist Church, it will give them great opportunity in the days to come to build a stronger relationship with them and share the gospel. Both homes were very surprised to think people from so far away would come to help them with the work. Sunday was a down day to help people regain their strength and for some of us to feel better before our journey back to Cochabamba.

Here are a few of the pics.

                               placing and leveling the rocks in each room before pouring the cement  

In House #1 with family on last day

House #2 with family last day

 

the place we all were able to phone home at, we really enjoyed this

Some of the drop offs on the side of the road were massive 1000 + feet, this one was small. 

Can anyone say Ice Road Truckers visit South America. Don't worry we had great drivers.