After a long day of travel and nearly missing our flight out of the country due to a delay in Houston, we finally arrived San Raimundo, Guatemala. Let’s just say that morning came early. Upon arriving at the work site, we began to unload the truck. I grabbed the buckets and started walking. I was ready to go. However, I didn’t realize that it would be a half mile hike to the work site.
After finishing all the walls, we were able to begin leveling the foundation. Eventually, the form was set and we were free to pour the slab (always the hardest part of any build). Once you start pouring, you’re not going home until you’re done. So, we kicked it into overdrive. But, we couldn’t have done it without the help of some of the local church’s deacons. It was a blessing for sure. I am also a deacon so it was really awesome to be a part of that. Out of the 3 houses in Mexico I have built, I have never seen so many people willing to jump in and help. They offered to stay and finish smoothing out the concrete so we could go back to the school and gear up for day 2.
