The good- We successfully ordered the desks. We went to 2 places and called another 1 before ordering. They have no idea what a typical american school desk looks like, so I had to pull a picture up on the internet for them. After a lot of discusison and price negotiation the first place wanted to sell us 100 desks for $5,000 dollars. We decided to look around, thats when we found the second place. We caught the owners just as they were leaving to lunch. We ended up getting the exact same desks as from the other place but for $4,000 dollars. Quite a significant price cut. She now has enough desks for each kid and a couple extra to grow. This was a great accomplishment because nothing ever gets settled in one day here in Peru. It might of helped that I was there to translate and haggle the vendors. haha.
The Bad - Avis wants to move the orphanage over to the other compound and the school over in where the current orphanage is. This is a great idea, and needs to be done, so that there is more room for more orphans. However, we found out that all the paper work and inspections and all that Jazz is gonna cost $4,000 aye aye aye. Right now the orphanage is at capacity with 39 kids. But if they moved it all over to the other building theres room for 90 right now, and much much more room for more kids in the future (after we build some more).
The ugly - Well, you saw my pictures the other day of the squid in the market that I said I ate... well I guess I got a little to confident in my Peruvian food eating skills, cause I have been emptying the contents of my stomach into toilets by various methods all last night and pretty much all today. I don't think you want any more information on that. Also, I had a war with a mouse that was living in my dresser this morning, in the midst of all my stomach problems. I called in Princessa (the rat killing cocker spanel) for the assist. Dad also helped, with the three of us we got it done.
I've noticed a lot of you posting comments asking for prayer requests, so here they go.
- That the government in Peru would be more willing to help their orphans
- That the institutions here would not charge ridiculous prices and make us jump through hoops to accomplish things for the betterment of the people
- That we come to the right decision for moving the school/orphanage
- That God will provide what the ministry needs
- Health - for my stomach, back(from lifting so many kids all day) and for everyone else here in Peru.
Well that's all I really can write at the moment, I'll try and get some more pictures up tomorrow. Thanks for all your prayers and support.
7 comments:
Kevin,
You and your parents have been in my thoughts and prayers this week. I'm glad you take time to write & post pictures. There's a lot we take for granted in our country.
Take it easy on your digestive system. Oh yeah, keep the rat dog happy. It sounds like he's needed around there.
Kim McRae
Kevin, Kelly and Lisa...
Thanks for all the updates! I enjoy reading all that God is doing and all the adventures and experiences you are having. I will be praying for those request and believing God to answer them all as I know He can! God is smiling on you all right now! Enjoy every minute!
Amy Hayward
Kevin,
Matthew has been keeping me posted while we were on our trip but i thought now that we were back i would check out your blog. He told me about your illness, hope you are feeling better. Tell your parents that i said hello and have been praying for you all.It is fun to look at the pictures! Take care and be careful about what you eat!
Sherri
Yikes, Val and I were worried about the squid! We'll be praying that you feel much better so you can be 100% while you're there.
Sounds like you did a great job getting the desks, that's awesome! We'll also be praying for God's hand to be on the whole situation with getting the buildings switched.
Love you!
I knew the squid would be a bad idea! :) We are praying for you!
I don't believe Squid is meant to be eaten...it is meant to eat you...haven't you ever seen 20000 leagues under the sea...or the discovery channel on giant squid?
I will be in prayer for your requests...nice work, I think that is the first time you have ever given me any:)
Enjoy your time!
Jimmy Armstrong
Aye Aye Aye is RIGHT! I don't know which one is more disturbing, the squid making it's return or the nasty mouse bothering you while it was!!! Truly Ickety!!:) Awesome idea about the bikes. I can only imagine their excitement! I say, Amen! - to the prayer request for the government helping out their orphans! I will for sure be praying for that and the other requests as well.
Thank you so much, to all 3 of you, for the fine example of following God's plan and loving and serving others like HE would!
Love to ALL!
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