days. Thursday was our last official work day with the church. The day started on a happy note. Karen and Virginia were so heartbroken that we were out of most of the giveaways for the children. That is until Dr. John brought an entire suitcase of adorable children's gift bags. God truly does provide. The ladies were able to rework the bags around to have enough gifts for every child that came to the clinic, as well as the children in the church.Benny Baker was also in town staying at our hotel waiting for a mission group to come to Nicaragua to work with the ministry to churches of Christ he organizes. He was able to come to our work site and observe and encourage us.
The medical team continued business as usual, just with fewer patients. We still saw a good number, but the traffic flow was much less, which allowed for some much-needed lighthearted moments (or just downright silliness, depending on how you look at it.) So
me of the ladies decided to sport m
atching pigtail hair-dos. Several of us got to try our hand at making homemade tortillas. Some did better than others, right Dr. John? Even the construction crew had a little time to breathe.The construction crew finished the "upper room" at the church this afternoon, including painting it inside and out. The only thing they were unable to do is tile the floor because they ran out of time. At the end of the day, several stayed behind to u
ndertake a little project above and beyond their call of duty. Garry, Steve, Eugene and Jimmy built a wonderful new bookcase to house the books and Sunday school supplies we brought for the children at la iglesia de Cristo.
Evening brought the farewell party with the entire congregation. We had pizza and spent the night visiting. We all sat in a giant circle in the courtyard singing, praying and taking turns sharing our thoughts about the week and thanking each other for all that was done. Above all, the theme was that what we did was for the Lord. This party resembled the last night of camp each year at Taylor Christian Camp. There were lots of 
sentimentalities expressed, an enormous amount of hugs shared and many tears shed. We laid out all the cards, pictures and photos of the children at Greenwood Park to share with the congregation. They loved seeing our beautiful children and reading the sunshine cards and notes that were written. The evening culminated with everybody climbing the stairs in the dark to the newly finished classroom and the light being turned on to reveal the beautiful room and 
the beautiful new library.
the beautiful new library.The young lady we have been purchasing jewelry from all week wanted to take a picture with all the ladies because we collected money (of course a few of the men pitched in, too) and raised enough to buy her and her son a box spring and mattr
ess set and some sheets. They were sleeping on the equivelent of a crude hammock stretched between four bed posts. She was so very grateful.
ess set and some sheets. They were sleeping on the equivelent of a crude hammock stretched between four bed posts. She was so very grateful.We will post pictures of our Friday adventure to a local national park to see the volcano, as well as a great lunch and a little shopping trip soon. For now, please know that we are looking forward to coming home to all of you tomorrow afternoon. We have to be in the hotel lobby at 4:15, so it's time to wrap this up. Love to you all!
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