Employment is such a big problem here that it was nice to
see a woman who, having taken a simple class on how to create a special putty,
has created a thriving cottage business with several employees. The basic element of the clay she uses is
corn starch mixed with dyes and special hardeners. Once mixed, they have about a day before the
putty hardens to a texture and hardness comparable to clay from a kiln. We ordered several Nativity scenes from her
and bought some other things. It was a
fun little trip to San Cristobal.
Using cap from ball point pen to apply small colored circles
OTHER MISSIONARIES
On occasion we have the opportunity to meet and socialize
with other missionaries. Here we are at
a restaurant in the “Colonial Zone” where some couples performed typical
Dominican Dances for us: bachata, salsa
and Marenque.
FOOD RUN
We accepted an opportunity to help 6 families get food at
the bishop’s storehouse. Then we loaded 4
grown men in the back sit with a pile of food in the back of the truck and
drove first to San Pedro de Macoris and then to Consuelo, about a 1.5 hour trip
one way where we delivered the food.
If only I had purchased that winning lottery ticket!
CHICKEN UPDATE
The
Guerrero family finally constructed a support for the coop water tank. It isn’t exactly what we would have done, but
hopefully it works and the important part is that it is their solution. The other 4 smaller coops are finished, just
waiting for the Guerrero family to finish their project. We hope they finish soon so the chickens can
be purchased. It is difficult to have
patience, but we are letting things move at their pace and trying to let them
confront problems by themselves.
GUAGUA RESTORED
The following is a Guagua that has been entirely
gutted out and is now in the process of being restored
Sounds like a cleaner week than some recently. :)
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