Update #2a from Puebla

I'm out of synch! In order to keep things simple, I'm calling this report 2a (that way future reports will be labeled the same on the church website as they are on my blog).

Here's the latest:
1) One of the two biggest projects is the stripping and repainting of the concrete perimeter around the campus house property. This is probably a fifteen foot high wall that totals well over a hundred yards in length surrounding the property. It has to be scraped and washed and repainted. Almost everyone has had their hand in this project at some point during the week, and painting began today even as preparing continues. This will be a nice improvement to the property and a great accomplishment when it's all done.

2) The other big project is the installation of a concrete brick driveway in the drive up to the parking lot. The current drive up is comprised of loose dirt and very little gravel and is susceptible to washing away, particularly during Mexico's rainy season in the fall. This job has entailed digging down about six inches over an area of about 250 square feet. Once the ground has been graded and leveled the bricks are installed by hand. We made a lot of headway on this today and are awaiting the delivery of more bricks with hopes of finishing tomorrow.

3) There are a number of construction projects going on that a number of our guys and gals are assisting in. These include the installation of a bathroom closet and the construction of some benches in an outdoor eating space. These I've been less involved in but I do know that a number of kids have gotten to wield hammer and saw.

4) There are a number of other miscellaneous projects going on, some of which I may not be aware of. The encouraging news is we're making head way on many of them as the kids enthusiastically pitch in to help. Pray that this continues.

Today was surprisingly cool and a bit rainy in the morning. By mid-afternoon things had cleared off, and we got to experience some good old Mexican heat. However, come rain or shine...

If you're praying for us, be praying that that these students would be as attentive to and excited about what God will teach them through this trip as they have been about their work here in Puebla. We've got our hopes set high.

The days are long and the nights short, but we'll continue to try to keep you updates. Be well.

Buenos Noches
Ryan