Our third and final build day is complete!  I got to spend the equivalent of two days in children’s and women’s ministry, and one day on build sites, handling sheet metal, drilling, and hammering without using a single bandaid. This is quite the accomplishment for me! Seriously, I got bandaids for my birthday, and a note on a shelf of accomplishments at my previous job when I went a whole day without using one. During church on Sunday Ely prayed there would be no cuts, and this prayer seems to have worked for me! 

Early on this trip one of my teammates told me how they feel that while here they feel God gives them the willingness and ability to do things they would never think about doing back home. I experienced this yesterday in women’s ministry. I offered to help paint nails, and promptly had a foot stuck directly in my face. I don’t like feet at all, I don’t want to touch my own feet, let alone someone else’s, but I wasn’t bothered at all painting this woman’s toes. She was particular about the polish and excited about her colour choice. And I did it! Without worrying about her foot pressed against my leg, which may seem small, but for me it was big. 

My comfort zone has been stretched this week, but every aspect has surpassed my expectations. I’m so looking forward to the next few days.