Today was our second work day and we all left feeling tired and exhilarated. Our first work day was really a warm up due to its shortness. (We had gotten a late start due to errands to buy water and food for lunch.)
Today however, we got an early start and were dressed for work on the clinic building. Our tasks included either plastering or painting. I found plastering to be suprisingly fun (especially since Juan suggested that I think about icing a cake) so I headed immediately for a trowel upon arrival. Some of the others returned to jobs they had yesterday as well - such as painting doorways. My natural inclination was to return to plastering since the workmen helping me were very encouraging. It's always nice to know that you are improving your skills!
After several exhausting hours of trying to smooth wet plaster to a perfect finish, I decided to do crafts with the children. We had brought some colorful yarn for bracelets and games. When our vans pull up to the building site, children run as fast as they can to greet us, waving and smiling all the way. It is a delightful greeting and we love being able to soak up their enthusiasm. In addition to crafts we brought frisbees. I am not sure who enjoys the playtime more, the children or the adults!
This trip has been a wonderful exchange of hard work and shared fun. I am very happy that I came to see St. James work in Malawi firsthand.
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