Many of us have sore backs and tired eyes but joyful hearts. The work we did today was very productive, difficult, and rewarding. The auditorium is coming together so well. Our short list of tasks for tomorrow will need to be finished by 3:00 because we will dedicate the space in a service with all the kids.
The Interior Decorators finished painting the base coat as well as 160 circles on the walls, they put up 160 window curtains, drilled 160 holes in the concrete for the fabric on the front of the stage, stapled 160,000 staples to hold up the fabric on the stage and spent 160 reais on a last minute run to the store. The Geek Squad ran 160 cables from the sound room to the lighting and sound equipment while Joel played "Hosanna" 160 times to tune the system. They spent 160 hours configuring the sound room and labeling the 160 wires for the staff of Hope Unlimited. Ok, so some of this is an exaggeration but the back-breaking work we completed today really prepared us for the celebration we will have when we dedicate the new space tomorrow afternoon.
As we met for our daily devotionals after lunch, we shared some stories from the week and prayed for some of those kids who found their way into our hearts: Larissa, Shirley, Julianna, Marianna, Layra, Gabriella, Vitoria, Camilla, Arlinda, Dalane, Casa 5… We shared our personal stories but also the effect the week's events had on us individually. It was great to hear how we all had different moments throughout the week that moved us. It also helped us remember everything we experienced this week.
Although there will be great rejoicing that the work we came to do is finished, it will be the toughest night for us because we will have to say goodbye to those whom we came to serve and those whom we grew to love.
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