Update 5-01-08

While work continues on the building, the Eatons were largely absent for the first two weeks That's because we were getting things ready to go to Florida for Sarah's last month before giving birth to baby #2. Justin got back from dropping them off and started working like a man needing to keep his mind off missing his family. Work, work, and more work.

There were many advancements this month. Almost all of the doors are now hung as well as windows (without glass). We're also getting started with bathroom cabinets. A bit of work was done in the attic such as a rough floor. So we can store important or expensive tools there when not in use.

The electrical installations are done and power is on in the mains. Now it's a matter of troubleshooting installation errors and hooking up pumps, water heaters, appliances, etc. We have both 220V and 110V thanks to a transformer we picked up from Wycliffe.

But of course with all of the work on the house one thing that can't be ignored is the need for plantcare. It's relaxing to cut the lawn, trim bushes, prune trees, fertilize, spray for bugs, and water. Note to self, don't water at sundown in shorts... yeah... anyway...

Sarah should be giving birth in a few weeks.

Update 4-01-08

I don't have much experience with cement which makes it hard to tell if someone I hire knows what they are doing. So it was a huge weight off of me when some friends from church volunteered their time and expertise to come and do some of the cement work. We spent two days working on the outside and they will come again when they have another block of free time.

Besides being a fun work time and having them teach me some new skills I am very blessed by their hearts for ministry. Most Peruvians have to work 6 days a week to make ends meet (Some work 7). So this means a lot to have local help and we will continue to encourage it as much as possible.

The carpenters have been plugging away. Most of the frames have been installed and right now they are working on the doors.

On a personal note, the Eatons are blessed to finally have their new car. We're grateful to the Bible College for allowing us to borrow a vehicule for so long. And now we are enjoying our own wheels. Sarah, who is 7 months pregnant, is especially enjoying the air conditioning.