We took Stanley as well today, I hope he doesn't get hurt. He doesn't listen real well. Here you see him helping with the rebar
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. The house is coming nicely as you can see in the pictures. It was hot today, it felt like it was well over thirty degrees. It was sunny all morning as usual and then we had showers in the afternoon, as usual. When that happens, the sky just opens so quick, you just can't get to the shelter quick enough. So today we placed some plywood forms over two corners, and quickly hid under our makeshift shelters.
Willem's shelter was a little small , but he found a good place between Allan and Stephen under their much bigger one.
Willem's shelter was a little small , but he found a good place between Allan and Stephen under their much bigger one.
The rain lasted for about ten minutes. The soil has a heavy clay content. So our boots got very heavy, very quickly.
Beside us on the right you can see our team making twist ties, you know the same ones I half five thousand of in my warehouse. And in the back, you can see Steve and Pete working on making bond beams. They are used to strengthen the cement girder we build around the top outside of the house. We poured three quarters of it today. And we will do the rest tomorrow, the Lord willing and weather permitting. As we noticed, a lot of things don't happen according to plan. And plans can be chang
ed any time. We are starting to get it.
At the end of the day , this is what the project looks like. As you can see, it is starting to take shape. And when we came back to the compound, we had a big surprise. Pizza all around, with pop as well. There was pizza with pineapple, mushroom, corn, pepperoni and sausage. Not what you would get at home as far as flavors go, but after a day like we had , it just topped it off. And then when I phoned home I heard that P.E.I. had snow and cold weather, while we were getting sunburned, all on the same day.
Beside us on the right you can see our team making twist ties, you know the same ones I half five thousand of in my warehouse. And in the back, you can see Steve and Pete working on making bond beams. They are used to strengthen the cement girder we build around the top outside of the house. We poured three quarters of it today. And we will do the rest tomorrow, the Lord willing and weather permitting. As we noticed, a lot of things don't happen according to plan. And plans can be chang
ed any time. We are starting to get it.
At the end of the day , this is what the project looks like. As you can see, it is starting to take shape. And when we came back to the compound, we had a big surprise. Pizza all around, with pop as well. There was pizza with pineapple, mushroom, corn, pepperoni and sausage. Not what you would get at home as far as flavors go, but after a day like we had , it just topped it off. And then when I phoned home I heard that P.E.I. had snow and cold weather, while we were getting sunburned, all on the same day.Thank you all for you comments, by the way , that is Phillip working hard in the bottom picture with the white shorts . Have fun in the snow ya'all. And let those sleighbells ring Jim.
From the very warm D.R. we wish you all the best. The team
15 comments:
Hello from BC!
It looks like you are all having a great time. Keep up the great work and have fun while you're there. Stay healthy & safe.
Love from Angela's cousin, Janice
Greetings from Renfrew!
My mom has filled me in on your blog and I'm glad she did. I love reading your undates and seeing the pics. It seems like you guys are having a great time and really making a difference. Wow, the house is really coming along!
Make the most of every minute you are there because it will go by so fast and you will be back in the snow with the rest of us before you know it.
I don't get Flat Stanley. Who is he?
You are in my prayers,
Melanie Schipper
Hello from Mississauga,
Hey Phil, Looks like you are having an amazing time. We are praying for you and the rest of the DR team. Hope the rest of your days there are productive and fun!
Love from Tante Alice and Uncle Ed
I'm glad to see that things are going well. It's storming today and the weather seems much warmer there.It's hard to believe that the weather can change so quick and be so different in such a short time. Keep up the good work and try to stay out of the hot sun.
Hello from the snowy PEI!
The house looks really good team. You guys are doing great work. I think flat stanley is cute and the daycare kids think so too. I hope things continue to go really well. GoD Bless. Love Matt and Amanda
This is a message for all the Flat Stanley illiterate people who are wondering who he is. He is a kind little boy from a book series who was flattened one night when his bulletin board fell on him while he was asleep. He was fine except that he was flat - which enabled him to have all kinds of adventures that no "round" person could have. This Flat Stanley was created by the delightful students of Grade 2 at Vernon River School. Can you imagine getting to the D.R. without having to pay for a ticket? - he didn't even need to use airmiles! Don't you wish you were flat? You can Google Flat Stanley for lots of info.
Thanks for asking, Melanie, Joanne McIsaac
Hello from snowy BC!
We just found out about your blog from the VanNieuwenhuyzen's, this is pretty neat! We wish you all the best in the rest of your trip and a safe trip home. You are in our prayers!!!
Love Sherri & Dan (Ange and Willems sis and bro-to-be... REAL SOON:)
Greetings from Edmonton!
Sounds (and looks) like you guys are having a smashin' great time. The Lord uses you mightily when you let Him use your gifts for His service!
Willem and Ange, Mom and Dad are having a really good time with Peter and Ella. They said they are great and easy kids (always makes me feel better to hear that:)).
I was kind of hoping to see some familiar faces on the back of that truck with bags. That would have been quite the ride, eh!
Love and prayers,
Janneke :)
PS Thanks for asking about Flat Stanley, Melanie! I was clueless. Very cool idea, though!
Wow, your worksite looks really great,you are going to be finished with that in no time! Here in New Jersey, there is no snow, and it hasnt been very cold yet, we are still in the upper fortys, to mid fiftys..And we are taking full advantage of the no snow here! It will be good showing you around everywhere weather, Dad and Pete, when you come and visit us! We are both praying that the Lord is keeping you all safe, and that you are having a wonderful time! Lots of Love, Jordan and Dianna Spangler
We love flat Stanley too. It's great following your daily progress on this project. We are surely getting some messy weather here on PEI. School is cancelled across the island today. We have a minus thirty windchill today so the plus thirty sounds not so bad right now. Take care.
Michelle and Sheldon
Kaitlyn and Kamryn (Amanda's daycare girls)
1 Corinthians 3:9-17
Greetings from cold and blustery P.E.I. We are all well and keeping warm. When I look at all the pictures it seems to me that you have a great team spirit and working together well. We continue to pray for all of you, that God will keep you safe and that the project you are working on will be a blessing to the community there.
Elisabeth,Mary,Rebecca,Damaris and Caleb
Hey there, wanted to let you all know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope that your trip is going well. We are a little jealous that you are somewhere warm, as we are in the middle of winter (which us BC people are not used to) God bless you all.
Love from
Albert&Irene de Lange
(Angela's parents).
Hey guys! great work, looks professional! keep up the good work! i didn't see much action shots of pete in there!
i hope the rest of your trip is fun filled and spiritualy healthy for all of you!
Feije.
Queridos Amigos, Muchas Gracias por la fotografia actualizacion,e por la interesar parte. ( enough of that! too much work)Very pleased to see and read that you are all doing so well!! Praise God. ENJOY your last few days!! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Hasta Pronto!
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Buenas noches!
la senora Schipper
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