On ministry trips like this there is always more to be done than can be accomplished in the time alloted. Nevertheless, the positive impact of what has been completed will last far into the future.
Finishing the header boards was a relative straightforward task. The rafters, however, were a very different story. Keep in mind that the members of this team are handy men around the house, but have not raised roofs (wooden ones at least) very often. After cobbling together two ladders from 2x4s and 1x4s and fastening two 2x4s together for a scaffold plank, we began the task of raising rafters 10' above the ground. Seven hours later when all was said and done, we had 3 of the 7 rafters set in place.
Judain has worked with us for several hours for the last couple days. He was excited to tighten some of the bolts holding the panels together; he also was able to help set one of the rafters. He obviously is overwhelmed by the love expressed in funds to purchase materials and in the work of four North Americans who came to build a house for him.
We are scheduled to depart Port-au-Prince at 8:55 am tomorrow morning. Hopefully the flights will be on time.
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