Dominican Republic 2010

Wednesday I got to share my testimony in the Dominican church service in Cielo. It was a gut wrenching experience but now I am glad that these people I have fallen in love with these last three years know my story as I know theirs. I had a translator (Carlos) and we bonded while he … Continue reading »

Today was a day of rest and recoup. We did paint a little this afternoon at the house we poured the floor in.. I have to say I have never seen anything like the pouring of concrete and I was a bit concerned about the final outcome but today when I saw it I was … Continue reading »

I couldn’t write yesterday because we didn’t get back to the hotel until late and my body ached..today was very tough we poured concrete all day. I don’t know how we all stayed together and worked as a team as tired as we all were. I did learn some new games yesterday like karate and … Continue reading »

I experienced God today by getting the opportunity to play basketball with some of the Dominican kids. It was amazing seeing how God could bring people together who did not even speak the same language to be on the same team and try to win. Taylor VanGilder

Today in the D.R. was difficult. The work consisted of pouring a floor for one family and tying rebar together.I started the morning off by tying rebar together and the ended the day with pouring the floor. Although i didnt really enjoy tying the rebar i still gave it all to God.

This is my third year coming to the Dominican Republic, and I am still amazed at the welcoming atmospheres of Nazaret and Cielo. The children here are so loving, and the adults are just as hospitable. I only hope that we can bring back some of this to Montgomery. My favorite moment yesterday was after … Continue reading »

This has been the start if an amazing week! This is my third trip down to this wonderful place, and it still hasn’t grown old to me yet. Before coming down here I get these little fears every time. Fears of getting sick, or the little beautiful girl who I have bonded with for the … Continue reading »

Today was a hot one! We made a bucket line and took 480 (thank you trey perdue) or so buckets down a steep incline of slippery wet rocks and a mini ditch! Don’t worry we’re all still in one piece. After much sweat some blood and a few very manly grunts we made it through … Continue reading »

Matthew 18 1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of … Continue reading »

We praised the same great God in completely different languages. I wish I could make you feel how amazing this morning was but you truly just had to be there. After church we went into the streets and met the people children came running to us and jumped on all the guys shoulders. They were … Continue reading »