I mentioned before that this year Mercy and Caring home has opened a high school. Right now the classes are being run out of the building that was originally intended to be a chicken farm. Needless to say, they are in desperate need of new classrooms.
So construction for the new high school started this week. For the sake of clarity in communication, I have been given the job of being the liaison between Kenya and Canada. It is my responsibility to keep track of every shilling spent and keep the Canadian board informed when plans change. This is proving to be a rather difficult task.
It is a great idea in theory, but in practice it is actually borderline ridiculous. I have been given a bit more authority on this side of things than I had expected. The first day, I showed up at the site and the contractor asked me if I thought we should order eight Y-8 reinforcement iron bars per classroom, or if four would be enough. (I don't know?!) The whole "Christ will be your strength in weakness" idea is being given new meaning. I have absolutely no qualifications to have any authority at a work site, or to be handling this sort of money, but I can do all things through Him who gives me strength! And I have new respect for engineers, construction workers, accountants and secretaries.
This week has mainly been one of organizing (or at least trying to) and doing town runs to buy supplies for the work site. It has been great to be busy and to feel somewhat useful. Now that I've been at it for a couple days I feel a little more comfortable and competent - but it's still a stretch. The workers seem to be making good progress, and the students are really
excited to finally see their new classrooms becoming a reality!
"Come to Me all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." -Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30)
In Him,
Candice
Hello girls, so nice to read your blog and love the pictures...love your office, so spacious and airy! and the picture of your home look real nice, love the red paint job. sort of stands out from the rest. So how is the construction job going...good thing you have carpentry in your genes! I'm sure you will do a wonderful job of it. Poppa and I miss you both so much, pray for you often and send our Love...have a wonderful Valentines day and know you are Deeply Loved, Highly favored and Greatly Blessed xoxoxox
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