Since life has been topsy-turvy these past couple weeks, I have neglected to post updated pictures of the “barn” addition’s progress. Norman ekes out a few hours here and there to try to finish this needed work. Our goal is to have it finished in time for our next interns who will arrive the first part of June.
The floor boards are down! Foundations are important.
The floor is in. It is covered by linoleum…and flattened cardboard boxes so we can step on it with our dirty shoes!
Next comes the outside framework to be able to attach wall boards
It’s coming along!
Putting on the outer siding and a recycled window
More siding progress
Amanda approves the addition next to her “cabin.”
Norman’s got the inside framework ready to go.
Now for a little insulation…
That’s where the project is up to for now! Norman’s also trying to get our storefront ready to sell coffee drinks and coffee beans. We hope to open that part of the gallery next week (May 5th). Fliers are written, printed, and ready for newspaper distribution. We hope to make many new friends and acquaintances through this avenue…as well as help pay the rent on the place we use for Bible studies.
An update on earthquake issues: Keiko will definitely have to move out of her apartment. Ensuing aftershocks made more cracks appear and more ceiling to fall down. Fellow missionaries and friends helped Keiko box up her things in preparation to move. She just decided to quit her job in order to pursue ministry in a bigger way, but her boss begged her not to quit for at least three months. (She works in real estate…which is under high demand now!) She will be moving temporarily to our homestead, as she finishes working her job and decides where God is leading her to serve. She is considering several options. Please keep her in your prayers, that she will know clearly what God would have her do. Quitting her job was a huge step for her, and I know God has something amazing in store for her!
We currently feel maybe one aftershock a day. Things seem to be settling down, thankfully. Most people have electricity, gas, and water, though some water isn’t fit to drink yet. Stores are pretty much back to normal.
Thank you for your prayers!