Lunch!

This afternoon we had a wonderful lunch it was ham sandwiches with vegetables and fruits on the side. Then at about 2:00 pm we went to a minanits  community and had ice cream at western dairies and did some shopping in one of the big supermarkets it was good looking inside. Then we all went to In His Will library and did some cleaning. We had a fun time with the kids that came around, and played some games. When we came home we ate a wonderful Shepard's pie and fresh Mango!

Much love,
William, Quentin, and Margaret
"The Rick-taters"

The Early Learning Center

At the early learning center setting up for Monday. 1/2 our group will tutor and 1/2 will finish the bath. Kids in Belize love to learn. The last day of school was today, and they are sad that it is over. Thy are also super excited that the learning center will be open next week. Several have already showed up as we are setting up. They were running from all directions when they saw the doors open.

Amanda Musterman-Kiser

The Rick-tators

We left Cincinnati and arrived to Belize safe and sound, right on time. There is a two hour time difference here. We are staying at "In His Will", which is camp run by the Mcbride family. The family has lived here for 7 years and do ministry for those in the surrounding villages.  Our hosts are Carmen and Fay, there son Troy and his wife Barbara and there four adopted boys live here as well and run the camp. For our first dinner, We had rice and beans with stewed chicken.  The girls and guys each have their own cabins which are very nice and very clean. The setup of the cabins is similar to those from the movie " The Parent Trap."

This morning we woke to a pancake breakfast with scramble eggs and fruit. We then set off to tour Unitedville, which is a small town located near the camp.  We met George, Rita, and their 4 children. We were there to begin a project to build the family a new bathroom, which will be attached to their current home.  Today one group built the walls for the bathroom, while some of us cleared out brush and dead wood, and some cleaned up a playground on camp grounds. The last group poured a concret sidewalk leading away from the cabin where the boys who live here stay.  And we accomplished all this before lunch!  Stay tuned for a late blog which we will send out later today!

William Woodward, Margaret Clifton, Erilyn Jackson and our group leader Rick Anderson...the Rick-tators
 

Drink Time

 

We have landed, are through customs and met our In His Will and Wonder Voyage hosts! It is a little hot, but we thought we would refresh with some drinks. We haven't figured out what our drink choice says about our personality, but some of us are clearly more adventurous than others.

Amanda Musterman-Kiser 

And we are off!

Belize pilgrims leave CVG! We are headed to DFW and plan to be in Belize at 230!

Everyone was awake and excited. Although we left early, the bus to the airport included lively discussion and no sleep. Our Dean sent us off with words of blessing, reminding us that we go on behalf of Christ. Belize here we come!

Amanda Musterman-Kiser