So here I am in Azua, Dominican Republic. It is hot, and it is winter. I love it here though. God has blessed me and my team. Here are a few pictures of our trip. No there are not many with me in them, but I promise I will post more that I am in!
She has a sadness about her, yet when she smiles, its pure joy.
This is the view from one of the homes we cleaned up in Buenos Aires ( A community in Azua)
The clean up
The trail to the retreat.
Joel leaning english…isnt he adorable Matt and I teaching english in Azua
A young girl in Azua
Stephanie and the children
children in azua
Sign at Santo Domingo
Samuel
Retreat view
View from the retreat
Retreat view
A beautiful view
View of the blue sky at the retreat
Me and Matt teaching enlgish
Renee eating Palm
Raul and Samuel at the retreat
Children who live next to the school (this will be my next blog)
Matt teaching English to one of our most enthusiastic students
Matt attempting to climb a palm tree
Renee and Matt teaching
16 year old woman with her 1 1/2 year old child.
Me with the kids
Trash clean up at Buenos Aires
The Knot Game
Hansel
Joel studying at the Retreat
There is a story behind these eyes….
Children of Azua
There is joy when we allow God to be God.
Deep within his eyes is the man God intends to grow..you and I will work to water that seed.
Blue sky
Gods smile every day at Rauls home.
She is such an amazing, walking example of Christ Jesus. We all love her!
Dogs are not pets here. They serve a purpose. Most of them dont eat or drink water. The female dogs are all pregnant and the males are looking for females. They are smart dogs though. Raul and ZanZa have a dog…Lilly..check out Matt Williams blog for a picture of it. She is precious, small, and the only animal we have seen that seems to be a pet.
The love of Christ is seen in the smiles of all who worship Him and Him alone.
Bright, ocean blue skies
And this is us before we left Miami, just thought I would throw it in for you.
I promise to have many more when I get another opportunity. Having 17 people share a computer is a WONDERFUL process to get used to! I love and miss you all!
I promise, another blog is coming, very very soon!
