Honduras 2011: Day 1

By Stephanie Brown Turpin

Today was our first work day in Honduras. Majority of our group went to build a house with David Koski. Rachel ended up at another house site where, so I am told, she dominated the roof…as usual! :-) Us old folks loved watching the newbies get the hang of house building Honduran style. Hudson, Joseph, and Tyler helped get the house started by measuring and digging holes. (Yes, Pam, Hudson actually worked! we have pictures) Lane, Erin, Will, and Debra learned how to build the wall. They caught on quick and did a great job. Davi also helped with the house by moving wood and hammering, among other things. Erin Jackson experienced using a chainsaw for the first time. She takes after her mother!  Erin, Jenna, Bailey, Lane, Will, and Joseph had a blast playing with the kids. It was awesome watching them entertain a group of Honduran children. Erin, Joseph, Hudson, Lane, Jenna and Will got into a major chase and tickle game with the kids. It was hilarious! Bailey made bracelets with a group of girls. All in all, it was a great first day and another family now has a home. Pictures coming soon!!

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