Agua Dulce - July 3

Another wonderful day in Agua Dulce. The day was set up very similar to yesterday. Running, Breakfast, painting, lunch, and then VBS.

The morning run today was a lot easier than yesterday. It was only 3 miles, but it was not nearly as hilly so that made It easier. Again, the views we were able to see were magnificent. We stopped a few times just to take it all in. This is an extremely beautiful place that everyone should come and see!

The painting went well. We finished painting the new kitchen and it looks really nice. There were a couple of frustrations with the type of wall we were painting and whether or not the walls soaked up too much paint. But in the end, it all worked out.

Today's VBS was the best one I have been a part of in Agua Dulce. We had a great plan, thanks to Pat, and it was well executed by all of us. We sang a few songs with the kid. Then we Let them color, which they loved, and make a cool craft. After that, Annalise read a story to them. When all of that was done we asked the kids if they wanted to go and play and they ALL told us they would rather stay and sing songs! It was so cool. So, we sang some of the same songs again, but this time we took extra time to teach them the songs and the motions. They loved it. They especially loved "Alleluia, Praise Ye the Lord". All the standing and sitting down. After music we all went and played soccer, frisbee, and jump rope. It was really fun watching our group interacting with all of the little kids. Even the members of our group who know very little Spanish were doing an excellent job communicating. We gave all of the kids a little present/prize at the end and we thought they were all leaving, but most came back and we all continued to play. This lasted until 5pm!! But it was worth it, because it was great. All of the kids left at 5pm and our group decided to have its own soccer game. With only minimal casualties (Peyton and Nate M.) the game was a success and the game ended in a tie. It did start to rain pretty heavily at the end, but that did NOT deter us at all.

After dinner we basically just chilled all night. We had an early devotions and most of us played cards or read books. We taught Andrew and Hannah how to play Euchre and they almost beat Nate M. and Rob... But alas, they were unsuccessful and the team of Nate and Rob remains undefeated! But, we have an early morning tomorrow as we prepare to leave Agua Dulce, so we need to get our sleep. Good night!!