Hi all!
This afternoon we went on our waterfall expedition. We can't agree on the name, but the waterfall was gorgeous. Getting there was half the fun, as our travel was in one pickup and a Jeep, with most of the minors in the pickup truck bed. Parents, rest assured. No one fell out and we are all still alive. We had a beautiful views of the mountains and a valley on the way up a narrow dirt road.
Everyone decided to hike to the very top of the waterfall. Well, maybe "hike" isn't quite the right word. It was more like a mountain climb, featuring large rocks, sliding soil, tree roots, and steep cliffs. Slip-sliding back down was even more adventurous. Once again, we are all still alive.
At the top of the waterfall, we enjoyed the beautiful view and putting our feet in the water. Some of the team members explored a little more. We also saw a shrine to Mary. Once we returned to the bottom, all but a couple of our team members swam in the freezing-cold water (not unlike our showers).
Pray for a good night's sleep and a great first day of work tomorrow!
Paula H.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
We're here!
Hi family and friends!
We have arrived safely in the Dominican Republic, thanks to God's protection. Our flight to Miami left and landed early. However, the flight to Santo Domingo was delayed, but left on time anyway. Everyone handled our long day fantastically, and we are all getting along well. All of our luggage made it--praise God! A few of the liquids leaked, including bubble solution--all over Elizabeth's clothes!
Craig and Libby Rowley, our hosts, have been very nice and helpful. The food has been great! So far we've eaten rice with peas, potato salad with carrots and apples, baked oatmeal, and local bananas. The house is beautiful, and the weather was nice and cool for sleeping. We all took showers, which were refreshingly cold. Libby told us that we'll only have hot water if we're lucky.
This morning, we went to church. Of course, the worship and sermon were in Spanish. As I write this, some of the team members are discussing the words we caught during the passionately delivered sermon. We heard a lot of "palabra del Dios" (God's Word), "gloria" (glory), and "Spirit al Santo" (Holy Spirit). It was amazingly to see how excited the Dominican people are about God. People knelt, raised their hands, prayed aloud, and said "Amen!" very often. I've seen for my own eyes that God speaks all languages.
After church, our team was greeted with kisses, hugs, "Hola!" and "God bless you" from the adults and kids alike. I met one lady. Her name was Beckis (I think). I'm excited to go to the Kids Alive campus and meet more kids!
This afternoon we are going to hike to a waterfall, so I need to get ready. Please pray for safety, as the Dominicans drive crazily. God bless you all.
Paula Humphries
We have arrived safely in the Dominican Republic, thanks to God's protection. Our flight to Miami left and landed early. However, the flight to Santo Domingo was delayed, but left on time anyway. Everyone handled our long day fantastically, and we are all getting along well. All of our luggage made it--praise God! A few of the liquids leaked, including bubble solution--all over Elizabeth's clothes!
Craig and Libby Rowley, our hosts, have been very nice and helpful. The food has been great! So far we've eaten rice with peas, potato salad with carrots and apples, baked oatmeal, and local bananas. The house is beautiful, and the weather was nice and cool for sleeping. We all took showers, which were refreshingly cold. Libby told us that we'll only have hot water if we're lucky.
This morning, we went to church. Of course, the worship and sermon were in Spanish. As I write this, some of the team members are discussing the words we caught during the passionately delivered sermon. We heard a lot of "palabra del Dios" (God's Word), "gloria" (glory), and "Spirit al Santo" (Holy Spirit). It was amazingly to see how excited the Dominican people are about God. People knelt, raised their hands, prayed aloud, and said "Amen!" very often. I've seen for my own eyes that God speaks all languages.
After church, our team was greeted with kisses, hugs, "Hola!" and "God bless you" from the adults and kids alike. I met one lady. Her name was Beckis (I think). I'm excited to go to the Kids Alive campus and meet more kids!
This afternoon we are going to hike to a waterfall, so I need to get ready. Please pray for safety, as the Dominicans drive crazily. God bless you all.
Paula Humphries
Friday, August 27, 2010
Packing Party!
Hey everyone!
Last Monday, our team had the final preparatory meeting and a very successful packing party. Each team member is allowed one extra bag, which we are filling with supplies for Kids Alive and for our team to use while we're in the DR. Some things we packed:
Tools
Puppets and puppet stage
Secondhand kids' clothes
Nail polish
Medicines
Sunscreen and bug spray
Lint brushes/mirrors
Nail polish
Gum and candy
Beef jerky
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
We also had our final pre-departure devotions, led by me, and a time of worship--in Spanish! The team has done a great job learning "Yo Tengo Gozo" (I Have the Joy) and "Abre Mis Ojos" (Open My Eyes)
Today is a day of packing and last-minute preparations, as we depart for Chicago late tonight! Please pray for safe travel and a great trip!
In Him,
Paula Humphries
Last Monday, our team had the final preparatory meeting and a very successful packing party. Each team member is allowed one extra bag, which we are filling with supplies for Kids Alive and for our team to use while we're in the DR. Some things we packed:
Tools
Puppets and puppet stage
Secondhand kids' clothes
Nail polish
Medicines
Sunscreen and bug spray
Lint brushes/mirrors
Nail polish
Gum and candy
Beef jerky
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
We also had our final pre-departure devotions, led by me, and a time of worship--in Spanish! The team has done a great job learning "Yo Tengo Gozo" (I Have the Joy) and "Abre Mis Ojos" (Open My Eyes)
Today is a day of packing and last-minute preparations, as we depart for Chicago late tonight! Please pray for safe travel and a great trip!
In Him,
Paula Humphries
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