Post #4 - Mexico - Can you say T-I-R-E-D

What an amazing day. We started with our normal breakfast of toast, Frosted Flakes and bananas, then John briefed us on the vision of the Hope program and the work plans for the day. We mixed cement, poured stairs and a larger patio area for Matt and the gazillion kids he has in his house.

The sweat rolled off of our faces, as some hurled water and cement into the mixer, while others rolled wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow to where they were working. It tested both our strength and endurance.

Afterwards there was just enough time for lunch and a deep breath before the kids from Casa Hogar Douglas came. It was supposed to be a pool party, but it wasn't warm enough, so instead we played sports, did crafts and a few other things. The kids came in two groups, first the younger and then the older. We definitely left everything on the field today. I'm not sure we could have given more of ourselves. Most of the MC students are down at the pool swimming while I write. Everyone kind of wanted to play volleyball, but I don' think they have it in them at this point. Floating in a pool is about as much strength as they can come up with.

Well that's day three in Monterrey, Mexico. Next time I need to remember to pack Ben Gay in the First Aid Kit, along with a message therapist.