Yesterday we finally got some of the metal pillars we had constructed up. First of course we needed to hammer and saw the concrete to find the rebar to weld. That was a lot of work getting through that concrete. It was a fairly slow work day. Then we had some Api, which is a red corn drink with lemon and sugar. It was a hot beverage. It tasted somewhat like a saskatoon berry syrup, but not as sweet as syrup. Hot though, temperature hot. Caliente, not picante.
Dono, Wayne, and I went to an ESL school for elementary school aged kids. Its an extracurricular thing. The 11-14 year olds spoke much better english than all of our spanish combined. One of the pastors of one of the churches wives is a teacher there. 
--Patricio (Dustin)
Then we went to a service at the Bethel church. They sangs hymns that we recognized and somewhat sang along to.
We are finally really at the point where we have developed good friendships with the people here. But are realizing that our time is coming to a close and we may never talk to these people again until we are in glory together. We know some of their fears, their hopes, their dreams, their struggles and we want to know how things go in the future of our friends, so its hard to think about leaving for now. It will be hard when the time comes as well.
Today is another work day at Canaan. Some of us are a little sick (enferma) so please pray for that and for energy for our last days here. We also are preparing for our presentations to the people and the churches that we have encountered here in Bolivia. Its a cool day again today. Thank you all for you many prayers.
--Patricio (Dustin)
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Hello Patricio and team,
So GREAT to see pics of the team "being with" our brothers and sisters in Christ. So many smiles all around. I'm sure that you've all been a great encouragement to the people and that saying good-bye will not come easy. Please be assured of our continuing prayers on your behalf as you travel and minister.
Best Regards,
DALE.
Patricio -
Thanks for the Spanish lessons!
May your last few days feel weeks long.
It is amazing how much "education trading" that happens on a mission trip. When North Americans are at home, we don't realize how quickly we've paced our lives. Wayne said it very well - perhaps we need a special dispensation...or maybe we all just need to take a trip to Bolivia! It is great that you can share in the work, share personally and share in fellowship. May God continue to bless you and your new friends.
Nadine A.
LOVE that last photo, Patricio! Captures the business of Bolivian cities.
I'm really enjoying the blog updates...it's great to see our team with the Bolivian church family! It's wonderful to see you all together and as Leone said there is beauty in the faces of the children. I wish there was a pic of the 'grandfathers' playing with the children! That would be fun to see!! Wayno spoke well of the focus the Bolivians have on relationships over schedule, we can definitely learn from our Bolivian brothers and sisters!!! Patricio, thanks for your perspective. It's great to hear about the friendships that have been made.
My prayer for each of you in these last few days is that God would give you special memories to bring home. And that you would be an encouragement to all you meet. Blessings to all!
Good to see you Donovan.
We miss you.
I am so glad to be a part of your trip through reading this blog and viewing your pictures. I look forward to hearing some of your stories next time I see you.
Auntie Helen
Hello again from Justine in Jerusalem,
Perhaps you are back in Tarija today...or on the way to Santa Cruz. Thank you for keeping a blog and telling us about your time with the good brothers and sisters in Bolivia.
May God bless you as you ponder all these things in your hearts.
Henry, travel well and say hello to Catherine!
Love, Justine
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