Building...Day 3

So today was probably the hardest building day so far, just in terms of keeping us all motivated and busy with enough jobs to do.  Having a larger work force is not always the easiest or quickest way of doing things.  But it is what God has given us, and though tasks may take longer than we would like, we are VERY much aware that we are teaching our children some valuable lessons and life skills.  Yes, jungle camp is a required practicum for training centre, but there is more to it than that.

You see, Bill had an injury at work several years ago, and even with physical therapy and MANY chiropractic visits, he is not the same.  We're not sure he will ever be the same.  He has some very real physical limitations that he didn't have just a few short years ago.  So what does that mean?  It means he must let go of his pride, recognize where his limitations are, and work within them.  It means he must hone his communication skills so we know exactly what he needs done where.  It means that the rest of us need to do the tasks he can't do, and not complain about them.  We have a lot to learn as a family, and God has given us a new situation where we get to rely on Him in a new and deeper way.  We trust you're praying with us:)

With that said, here is what we got done today.

The boys building their bed frame.

 The finished product.  Didn't they do a good job?!?

 Starting work on the cradle that will hold our oven/hot water heater.

 Lashing poles together for the stove cradle.

The building of the cradle is mostly done.  A few more poles to add, then we will begin the process of encasing this sucker in clay!

Thank you for your prayers so far.  We think building week is going well, and that we are making good progress.