Another Busy Day
Posted by Mary Lou on July 8, 2009
Today we made it almost all the way through the second container. There are just a few boxes left to count and catalogue, as all the sorting is done. It’s satisfying to see the numbered boxes stacked in the container and to know that now the staff can access much needed supplies. Some items are whisked away by OR staff just as soon as we sort them – we never have to count and catalogue those.
Steve finished surgery earlier than usual, so we had time to go shopping for the first time. We went to see the carvers where there were many wooden and soapstone carvings for sale. We bought some things, ordered others, and left satisfied.
After that, Peggy took us to the mall. It was a big surprise. Inside the main entrance you are looking around at store fronts on two levels that look like buildings on a main street, and the ceiling is painted with clouds and stars. It’s quite lovely. Prices are very high, but we bought a few snacks and enjoyed wandering through the stores.
Tonight after supper (always eaten at Peg & Steve’s) we gathered around the table to share Holy Communion. It was good fellowship, particularly important because we will split up for a couple of days. Jason is heading out to the farm (where the retreat will be held next week) to help with preparations. On Friday Tex and Carole will go to begin food prep, and on Saturday the rest will drive up with Peg & Steve.
Tomorrow we’ll be back at work on the containers. I wonder how many we’ll be able to finish by the end of the week. Of course, we’ll be back at them after the retreat – there will still be more to finish then.
Many thanks for all your prayers. God is so good, providing us with new friends, even if we don’t always understand their language, and giving us moments of silliness and fun when we get tired. Maybe we’ll be able to give you another update tomorrow.
Hi Marylou:
Thanks alot for the update. We keep praying for all of you everyday. Made a copy of your first email for the bulletin board so people could read it (thanks to Dawn Schibler.)
Take care
Love your St. Thomas Family.
Hi Marylou:
Do you know that Jeff Littleton died today. It is on our prayer line here at St. Thomas
Sheila
Hey, these reports sound much like Matthew’s blog while he was in Cyprus – full of interesting detail and personal insights. You wouldn’t be Matthew’s Mom would you?
Hi to all of you and best wishes for life-changing experiences.
With affection,
Bruce
Hi Everyone!!!
Hope everything is going great and Dad hopes your all getting your jobs done. Also he would like a message to get to Carole and Bonnie….” I got my passport, so I may have to come over and check up on you”
Our thoughts and Prayers are with each of you. Have the experience of a lifetime. We know this will change the way you look at things from now on. Have fun!!
Talk to you soon,
Love Bill, Brenda & Tom
Thanks for keeping us posted. So glad that you all arrived safely. May God bless you all as you do his work, and keep you safe until you return home.
Allen and Bruce did a great job on Sunday to a small turn out.
I know that you are busy, but we all appreciate hearing from you on the blog….keep it coming.
Cheers Peggy
Greetings from Muskrat Dam, Ontario. home of Jason & Juliane. Matthew & I are doing fine. went to church this morning and said a prayer for you & your group for safe travel. we are checking this page once a while. Jason, Irene Ross’s daughter passed away yesterday evening(Sat) the one that was sick with cancer. keep them in your prayers.
thanks for all of the great news. It will be great to see your pictures when you return!!
Say a big hello to Peggy adn Steve. My Mom has enjoyed getting the updates from the blog…great idea!!
You are in our prayers
Love Sue John and Angelie