Santiago Airport...Again.

Hi Everyone!

Yesterday was our last day in Argentina.  The ladies got to go shopping for souvenirs in the morning and the guys got to go in the evening.  We were so excited to get the things we really wanted for our friends and family that remind us and others of this wonderful adventure in Argentina.

The guys spent from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. working onthe bathroom.  They pressed through and didn't get a siesta in order to get the project to a point where others can complete it.  They got the entire thing framed up.  This might not sound like much, but it was something when the building wasn't really squared up.  Someone bumped the framing for the footing on the first day, but they continued on the best they could as it could not be fixed. They worked REALLY HARD! God was glorified and the family was touched. Pray fruit will be produced in this barrio.

Last night we had a great going away "party" with all of our new ministry friends.  It was a celebration of what the Lord has done. It was also sad as we all realized we were leaving friends and brothers and sisters in Christ who are like-minded.  They are so special.  We were able to encourage the workers with notes and we gifted them with supplies for ministry that we had brought with us.  Three of the ministry young women prepared a slide show put to music of our time there.  They have quite a sense of humor as they put speach or thought bubles on the pictures telling what they thought we were thinking. It was a riot!  Robert also prepared a slide show for them and it was sweet to reflect on the week together this way.  Folks stayed and played games, and talked, and shared until 1:30 a.m.  No siesta yesterday, so we are all pooped today as we had to get up at 6:30 a.m. to get ready to go.

We were sad to leave, but looking forward to seeing our families and friends back in the states.

We are spending our 10 hours here in the airport eating, napping, playing games, and trying to amuse ourselves.  We are excited to fill in all the blanks for you and share what God has done.  Only God knows what He WILL CONTINUE to do in our lives and theirs becasue you prayed and supported us on this journey with Him.

Blessings,
Diane and Gayle