CCCOG to Mexico Day 3 - 2017

Hard work is hard! Today was another day full of accomplishing things and working for the Lord. The team was quick to eat breakfast and head out into the community.

The majority of the construction team  was covered in paint from head to toe by the end of the day. We've been painting lots of rooms in the new Eternal Anchor school. Most of the guys got friendly with a shovel as they dug down and down in order to put in a new wall so the entire complex is secured.

The VBS and puppet team were even more successful in their second showing! No media problems this time. As I've heard from almost every person on this team, it is just a joy to see all the kids smiling and enjoying being at Eternal Anchor. They are happy to see love from those running Eternal Anchor, but also just getting attention from our team who are so excited to be here. However, like Elmer has said, we are not here to be heroes. These kids need looking after every day so we are just thankful for the week we get to be here.

The medical team got to serve the most disabled kids at Eternal Anchor. Mary Burton, part of our medical team, speaks with such a passion about these kids. She's amazed at how families care for these kids that would be put in institutions back in America. It costs so much for treatments, care, wheelchairs, etc., but their families and Eternal Anchor take care of these kids everyday. Each night they put different vitamins and medications in little baggies to give away to those who need it.

After a hard day's work we were able to pick where we wanted to go to dinner. As Craig said about one of the taco stands, "My nose was running while eating at Smokies so that must mean it's good." Needless to say we are still thoroughly enjoying the food here! Afterwards the team got to relax and enjoy the evening at the minor league baseball game! This time is for serving the community here, but it's also so great to see our church family growing closer together.