Room with a view

We just got up after our last night here in DR. We are very grateful
for the guest house here and our gracious hosts. It continues to be a
huge challenge to move dozens of people in and out of here every week.
Last weekend, we had nearly 80 people staying here. Last night there
were only about 15 or 20, but then another team of that size arrived
in the middle of the night.

The dorms are adequate, but small and a bit warm at night. So, several
of us have been sleeping on the unfinished roof of the larger dorm.
With a great breeze all night, t's much cooler - in fact, I got cold
each night with my simple sleeping bag liner. It's been great - and
the view is nice also. However, we missed one detail. Less than a
mile away is a sugar cane plant. The incredibly loud whistle every few
hours was easy to get used to. But the wind decided to shift and blow
the smoke from the plant right over our dorms. There's clearly no EPA
in the DR - I woke up covered in ash. But, we have great showers here,
which are much appreciated!

About to eat breakfast and pack up to head home. The other team is
about to take off in Memphis.

Thanks for all the prayers!

Soli Deo Gloria!