Day 4 (Sunday)

Today was a relaxing day. We had breakfast at 9:00 and then cleaned the kitchen. My team is still having some issues with working together so it has been taking longer than it should to do our chores.

After cleanup, we went to church. Pastor Marcos had a nice service for Fathers Day! I really like meeting the people there. We also had lunch at the church. It consisted of 3 tacos and rice. Muey Bien! Probably spelled that wrong!

After lunch we went over to the orphanage where we got to play with the kids. I have been writing 8 year old Ernesto, since I met him last year. I brought him a watch and he was so excited. When we needed to go, Ernesto tried to keep me from leaving by wearing my boots. It was pretty funny.

We came back around 6:00 pm and had a great Mexican dinner prepared by Trisha. She has made some great meals for us. Not easy cooking for 25 people.

Celebrated Donnie's birthday this evening although it's officially his 14th tomorrow! Donnie is a great kid that I'm very happy to have as a friend. I was really thrilled to have him join us this year as well and to have him on my work team. We have gotten close over the years. I have had the privilege to watch him mature into a fine young man.

Just a few thoughts on my other team members:

Luke: Now this is another great kid that I was glad to see join our mission team. Luke has a heart of gold and is full of questions. He calls me his second dad and is 110% boy! He never stops moving and is always on the go. I hope he learns many things about himself, and others and as an result becomes closer to God. Love ya Luke!

Phil: I have known Phil for many years and it's him that I owe the most thanks to. He is the one that got me involved in the mission trips. I first went in the summer of 2010, and it changed my life. Here I am in 2011 with many of the same team members.... including my friend Phil. Phil is another very caring young man with a real sense of compassion. Sometimes he gets upset with me for redirecting him when it's necessary, but I do it to help him become the great person he is destined to be. Thank you Phil for helping me become involved in mission trips.... something I'll remember for a lifetime and longer! You're a great friend!

Well, I need to get some sleep! We have a busy day tomorrow at the worksite. More later and Happy Birthday Donnie!

Location:Niños de Baja