Beyond Atlanta Tanzania 2009

Today we helped build a brick wall around a school in Arussa. Needless to say, it was hard and dirty work, but I have to say that you would not have recognized your kids today! We (they) unloaded two trucks full of bricks that each weighed 20-25 lbs each. We had a line of bodies passing those bricks from the truck to the pile and everyone was up to their ears in dirt and dust. If any of the girls say something is too heavy for them, they are wrong- and I have the pictures to prove it. We also moved a pile or rocks, picked up trash andn everyone's favorite, mixed concrete! The boys and girls alike joined in that fun (yeah, and the old guys).

You would be very proud of what your kids did today. They also got to spend some time talking to the boys from the school. I think some of the loxal boys have fallen for your daughters- watch out!

Everyone is fine. Tonight, if we have the energy, they will decorate a brick to put in the wall. That's right, tomorrow we mix cement and lay bricks on the wall!

We miss you all. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.

-Mark Block