Instituto Biblico Patagonico

We are workin' hard! And we're working alongside a group from Kentucky, so it is a fun thang. Seriously, getting to know this group has been so neat, because many are BIG guys with BIG drawls, but they have BIG hearts. They have shared such funny stories with us and, truth be told, we are awed by many things that are very commonplace for them. For example, one of our new pals raised fleas for years (and sells them to universities who did testing for Hertz flea collars, etc), three couples got married when they were seventeen, one 42-yr old has a 30-yr old stepson and they call themselves rednecks. But the whole lot of 'em are very talented in construction expertise.

Mary has learned how to weld,

Chase knows how to lay bricks,

and Jane is ready to paint any room! These are valuable gifts. I'm just happy knowing the three of them can build a nice house for us one day. :)

Yesterday, Jane & Mary entertained little children from a nearby pueblo. A few churches had a "happy hour" for the kids with skits, music, and dancing. (Mary is the clown in front . . . )

Even the BIG guys dressed up and were so cute sitting amongst the local children. Once again, it's about the people. When we had plans to go to South America and work with missionaries, we certainly didn't expect to be blessed by a group of folks from Kentucky . . . who'd a thunk?