Sunday, January 8th – Our last day on the build site but first stop, Mary Immaculate Church for Sunday mass.
Also known as the “Nature’s Church”All chairs are made out of tree stumpsAltar chairs also made out of finely carved woodYou can’t tell from this picture but it was actually pouring ran during entire mass
We all got dressed up for mass, especially the boys.
Looking sharp
Off to see the historical Bamboo Organ Church before heading off to the build site.
Every year a organ festival is hosted at this churchA view from the 2nd floor choir sectionOrgan pipes are uniquely made out of bamboo
Now off to the build site for our last day work. Today’s goal- paint the entire lower exterior walls we plastered 2 days earlier.
Some of us a rollerSome of us a brushAll of us with the same goal… get it done!!And none of us want to leave!
Our last day also means our last day to play with the kids. We have one final relay race… with prizes!
Goal: Balance the candy on the spoon and make it to the other side as quick as possible.
Ready to compete and have funWe’re ready too!Ready, Set, Go!!
Once on the other side, get a piggy back ride back and return the spoon and candy to the front of the line for the next contestant. First to have all contestants back wins!
Patrick aiming for 1st placeAnd the winner is… the suspense is building?Prizes for everybody!
Group shot with Brother Boy. He gave us our tasks everyday.
We learned a lot about building and about ourselves
BEFORE:
No plaster, no doors, no windows, no paint, no support beams above, no floor, no interior plaster, no stairs
AFTER:
DONE: Exterior plaster, paint, doors, windows, paint, concrete floor, support beams above, interior plaster, and stairs… all done with our assistance!!
Side-by-side comparison:
Now it’s time to celebrate!!! Big party at the site planned for tonight.
