Dawn McGuire and Jackie Johnson checking in from Jamaica. It was another wonderfully hot, humid, exciting and eventful day. This morning on our way up to the nest we sang worship songs and prepared for our second day of VBS. One of the songs we sang was “Open the Eyes of My Heart” with a little twist. You see the first day of VBS we struggled to engage the older boys in the activities and songs. We were burdened for their guarded hearts so we changed the lyrics to “Open the eyes of their hearts” and sang those words as we approached the climb to the nest. We arrived and gathered the children for the days activities. Several of the older boys had decided they were not going to participate… but after some coaxing from Bart and others most of them came. At first it seemed the day would be a repeat of Day 1 but during worship the Holy Spirit prompted Sally to share with the kids about feeling angry and frustrated with God after Zach died. She told them that there were times she couldn’t sing and that God is big enough to understand those feelings. After that the kids seemed to soften and there were smiles as they began to engage in the worship. As the morning progressed they accepted hugs, they joined in crafts and games and even allowed their picture to be taken!
The Backpack I made!
Sean and Steve completed the repairs to the carpet ball table and the boys were excited to get to play with it!
Carpet ball champion!!
Rob, Clark and many other helpers completed two coats of paint in the O’Dell’s living room, kitchen and master bedroom!!!!! 
Let’s start the kitchen!!!!!!
Well, it’s off to bed! We can’t wait to what God has in store for us tomorrow!!!!!!!
