Fun times on the swing's are still had by all, but the swings were in much need of repair, the big tire swing was completely worn out!! Stan and the boys have been working on making repairs, soon they will have their favorite big tire swing back in business!

Rae and her helper going to check on how the laundry is doing, this little girl is a real helper! always trying to help out however she can, John has nicknamed her Martha, because she is so helpful:)

helping to sew curtains for Joseph's family

finished product!

   This has been a full week, getting into a routine, learning how best to help out, how I/we can best relieve some of the load for John & Tess. I have had the pleasure of helping in the mornings and evenings with shower time, helping the girls get their hair done ect. Its been a good way to bond with the kids. During the day I am busy with teaching sewing,  and helping with mending, working with their schedules can be a bit of a challenge with the older kids and adults that want to learn. So Saturday's and Sunday afternoon will be their time, for some of them. Earlier this week I had a very frustrating day, with getting machines to work properly and getting kids started on projects. By the end of the day nothing worked!!  But after praying for wisdom (I am not a sewing machine mechanic!!)  but quickly needing to learn, beause I had them all in the shop the day before!! I figured out the problems and have them all running smoothly!!! Thank goodness or I would be bald by the time I returned....

Stan helped the boys build a work bench for welding, and purchased a bench grinder, They are in business now! enjoying being able to sharpen drill bits ect. Also added new bigger teethe to vice! its starting to look like home here:)

Well I hope you've enjoyed a bit of a glimpse into our week here! Hard to put into words what a privelege it is to be here:) I've got to get myself to church.. update more later. Wait ti you see the giant centipede I had to kill in our apartment!!! So glad I didn't step on it!