Miss Loren is flying home.

This is Felicia, Loren, Tim and Bob. Yesterday Loren was flying out to go back home to Wis, I think? She has been helping at the All Saint Camp. She stays with the Ryans when she is here, I am not sure how long they have known each other, but I did hear them call her daughter. 

Cute story, I think?

A couple of nights ago, I was sleeping and woke up and saw Scooby sitting next to my bed. Looked at him and asked what would you like? He just sat there. I got up and thought maybe the floor is to cold for him? So I got out a towel and thur it on the floor. He walked over and laid down on top of it. I guess he just thought about me in bed all warm and wrapped up, why doesn't he have some thing warm to lay on. I am not sure but I know even last night that is where he slept again. 

I am very blessed to be able to have such a great dog. He has been part of my life now for over 4 years. It really is neat to wake up and see his tail wagging away. Just his loyalty he has for me. I can walk any where around and he loves to follow me. I know how much he loves the truck to ride in, but that is still down. Hopefully by this week-end we have it up running again. I took the starter over to Patrick at Bay Street Garage. He told me that the starter needs to be rebuilt, that is such a great news. My prayer is I put it back in and it runs great again. I will keep you in the loop. It has been down since last Thurday. Man how I miss it. You know, I am hungry, I will drive over to the stiore and get something to eat, NOT. 

Okay we are not running a Day Care?

Yesterdays plans have been changed. There are 50 students and leaders still here staying at the Camp. They were to fly out last night at 6pm. But Jet Blue has shut down their flight in New York, which means the flight that leaves NY. was suppose to fly down here and over to Fort Lauderdale, Fl. But maybe on Thursday the say the flight will be running then. So yesterday, Faye did some wash for the students and leader. Last night they drove off before dinner, not sure where they when. But got home around 9pm. Today is still open to what the leaders want them to do. We did talk about work projects. But have not heard any thing since yesterday. Oh well, they are save and sound staying here until Jet Blue gets things flying again. 

Now that is a pro shot.

You will see below how I take pictures. The reason is I talked about how I just shoot and let it go. But yesterday Mindy wanted the best shot. So now you can see how a pro take pictures compared to mine. Hey Mindy takes her time lining up the picture. I just aim and shoot. That okay too, the reason is I just love to share pictures on my blog. Which I know she does too. Really looking at this picture while writing this up, it really is a nice shot. 

Our sewer problems have been fixed

We had to call in a pump truck in. That is a tanker that sucks up the bad stuff. After two trip to the dump he got it all cleaned up. Looking back I am not sure why this happen. But we have used this bath room now for over a year and half. So I guess every once a year or so we will need to suck our tank out and make room. If you think about having 96 people us a bathroom every day. I guess that adds up? So after spending $200.00 it is worth it. 

Hey just think if we needed to use out old bath house??? Now that would be a big problem. Hey looking back, maybe not, we use to have the kids take showers with our graden hoses. The reason was there was only tow showers on each side. Oh there was some troubles usaully after the thrid day. The toilets would back up. It is funny, but i have seen it happen over and over and over again. Studnets are not that cofoortable going to the bath room until they have to. So on the thrid and four day the toilets would be backed up. All I that to do was push a 20 foot piece of PVC throw the main line and clear it out. Then call the pump guys and hav it pumped out. We are so blessed to have what we have and just thank our Lord every day for that alone. 

I have been looking for a old shot of the bath house we use to use. Tomorrow I will share that one. 

Trying to get 96 people in a picture

It is so funny how taking a picture can be a challenge. After the buses returned they want Mindy to take a group shot of every one. So now let us try to make it happen. I looked on an took a couple of shots and left. Mindy keep pushing them together more and making sure the shot was just right. Which last night she showed me that it did happen. It is neat to be able to look back and see how many people come through our gates here and stay with us. I have been very blessed to have seen many myself. As of June 2 of this year I have been here 9 years. Boy where does the time go? It really doesn't seem that long ago I came here. But I am still here and am blessed.

Yes we are eating again.

Last night was a time to come together and enjoy some tacos. Plus we sat around the table and had a nice chat. Afterwards the Ryans had a chance to share about how and why they are here. They were part of a group that comes here duirng the Summer time, Mission Discovery. Well they came during one of their trip here and helped out at the All Saints Camp. At the time they keep thinking about maybe they should sell every thing they have and move here and serve there? So about three or could be four, years ago, that is what they did. Packed up every thing and move here to the Bahamas. So while they have been here helping out at All Saints Camp, they come over to our property ALC and help us during Tuesday. Like today Tim will be working along side of Bob and myself. Still not sure what we will be working on? There are two more book shelves that Mindy want us to build for the cottage b. You will see what happens tomorrow, God willing. 

The one real neat thing that has happen since they got here. Now they have two children that they adopted from here. That is Shallow and Rachelle. At first they were part of the All Saints Camp, their mommy lived there with them. At the time Tim and Felicia started caring for them. You know taking them to the movies and going out for dinner. Then their mom passed away. So as God worked this all out. Now Tim and Felicia are mommy and daddy. It really is a heart tugging story how God just put every thing in order and now Tim and Felicia are parents. 

Had a great dinner last night.

Ran out of time today. Have to drive bus now.

I had a chance yesterday morning to take one small group to church.

It really was kind of fun. I saw some people I knew there and had a chance to get caught up a little. Had coffee and sat down. Good praise worship. Then Rev.James a small service for his family members, like a baptism. 

The he spoke on 1 Corinthians 1:1 to 9. Which talks about the body of Christ, CHURCH.Then he went to Romans 12:3,  How we need to use our talents and services to bring glory to His name. You know not every one is a preacher, but someone can serve. Some people have the heart to deal with children. Then there are people like myself that enjoy fixing tings. So each and every one of us have some kind of a talent. I enjoyed it because we as a church fall short each time there is a work project. Or there is a need to teach children during Sunday school. Or even think about the parking lot, where do you FIT? 

Guess what behind all these beautiful flowers?

Okay they are not beautiful flowers, but only weeds and vines. Okay give up? It is our Septic Tank. Last around 11 pm. I got a knock on my door. I am sorry Tom but we think the spetic tank is backed up? So I went out and looked, really no way of really looking until morning. Which this morning I did. Found out the main tank itself is full. Not sure about the soak away. There is no clean out on top. So last night we just locked the doors on the bathrooms and put up a sign. CLOSED SORRY. So I went out this morning and clear some of the bush out and found the clean outs. Sorry to say the tank is full and will need to be pumped out today. The toilets are up again, but no showers. 

Okay we had a little trouble with our large bus yeterday, Solar Bus.

Yesterday morning, I got into the Solar bus and no juice. So we tried to jump it, then put the charger on it. No still would not have enough power to kick it over. So we crammed all the kids into one small bus, the Ocean bus. It was a little tight, but we made it to the fort. I came back and check the battery charger, still charging. Left if alone for now. Looked at it around 2:50 pm, great it is some what charged up. I drove it down town and picked the kids up and it is back here charging some more. 

The second picture a couple of the leaders. Chris,Marty and Pastor Mike. Hey these guys have been part of the mission trip for over the last 8 years I have been here. It is such  blessing to have leaders that are willing to do what ever it takes to make the trip worth while. I heard yesterday our students rocked on sharing God's Word, down town. I really hope and pray that the seeds they spread will take root and one day see their fruit. Thank you Jesus for what you are doing here and with these kids, plus leaders. It such a joy to call these people my friends and family. 

What is going on with my little truck?

For the last couple of days, Bob and I have been scathing our heads on what is going on? Okay on Friday when trying to start it, it was making a growling noise. Plus it would not start. So you can see we are trying every thing we can think of. We got that new part in the crankshaft senor. It did help any. So we took apart the timing belt area. Okay thinking maybe the timing is off. No, it is right on the money. So on Monday I will go out and buy a new starter, then we will go from there. Not sure what is going on? Well ad least we are trying????? 

I really am sad to say, how much I depend on this truck. Just a couple of nights ago, I was sitting home thinking what to eat now? Oh that right I need to eat what I have at home, No TRUCK.

 I will thank Him in the morning and thank Him in the evening. I bring glory to YOUR NAME. Thank you Jesus for what I do have and what I have had. It is HIS STUFF any way.

We had a rocking time at Adam's birthday party.

Okay now just think you are 5 years old. And then WOW, Spider Man shows up. How can it get any better? It really was nice party yesterday. Mark and Kim Wallace gave this party their best shot. Hey around 9am, Kim and Mark and family member were setting this up. They hung banners and had 100 balloons, PLUS. I am sad to say I needed to do some work on my truck, so I didn't get to spend that much time with the kids and parents. But while I was working on that, I could see the train go by and then saw our friendly gorilla come out and say hello to every one. The food was off the chain plus. Then looking around there was so much to do. I really believe every one really enjoyed themselves and the kids too. Like I said, I wish I could have just walked around and taken pictures of the set up, itself. WOW. I really hope Adam can look back and say my mommy and daddy are the best. Not just because of the party, but just knowing them alone, is the love they have for him. 

Mr Bob is still welding hi heart out.

Okay on Thursday I was planing on working on the trolley. You know keep taking it apart. During lunch time I was driving over to the Camp. I stalled the truck. Could not get it started again. Okay what wrong NOW. Bob and I towed it back to the Centre. Which that alone was a blessing. Just think if I broke down on the other side of the island. I know not that big of a problem, but I am still blessed by where it did. Bob and I looked and looked. What is the problem? Okay it will turn over then stop and like kick back. Bob was telling me about this sensor on the crankshaft. He was saying that is what controls your timing. So, Bob asked his friends back in Canada, what he thinks. He said the same ting. It sound like the crank shaft sensor. So on Thursday I stater to check it out. Mean while I had a good T shirt on. which you can see how I have good clothes and then not to good. My plan for the day was to tear apart the trolley. I found the part at AID last night. So today will be the real truth. 

Oh during the day I was bus driver too. I took my group to All Saints Camp. There they had a couple of jobs to do. Most of it was clean up around the building and cleaning the bath rooms and areas. 

The next group had a Fun Day at the ALC. Our staff went to go pick up half of the students at Gamber School on the north west side of the island. Then brought them back to the Centre. They spent the day there and then back. So over all this place was jumping. 

Today they go down town and spend sometime sharing the Gospel with the people in town. Plus I think it is a Fun Day for them too. I will drive them there and drop them. Then around 3pm pick them back up. 

My plan for the day is to get my truck back on the road. I think Bob will be right along side on me. Hopefully.

I found out how to get around the Goggle Circle problem on the computer. I just down load them to a file and then drag them over to the file I need to use to share with. I little bit more work getting all the pictures down loaded to the files. BUT it ad least I can get pictures to the blog now. Thank you Lord and help me look towards You every minute of the day. 

Not sure what is going on?

Since Thursday after noon I have been having troubles again with, now. The camera I have been using is a smart phone. I am not using the phone part. But I think is take great pictures. You know, take them and send them to my files and there they are. Okay my problem is when I send them, they come up as the Goggle circle. The green,red,yellow and blue centre. I have asked a guy to take a look at it. But he has some other things to do first. So hopefully by tonight I will be able to put the pictures on my blog and files.

Folks maybe God is trying to show me something here. You know, I might look at this blog as my new god? I don't know if that could be true? Every time I open it up I do look and see how many people have been checking it out. The day before count. The numbers have been going down. Not sure why. But maybe this is God's way of showing me that this is not that important.Which I know it is not. But I do love to share pictures with you all out there and just let you see how much He has blessed me to be part of this ministry here at the Adventure Learning Centre.The word HUMBLE comes to mind when ever He shows me things like this. Please Lord let me use this to bring GLORY to YOUR NAME.

That right we have our NEW TOY out and playing with it.

For the last couple of days Bob has been working on the saw horses for building a new trolley. Well we took a break from that. So Bob could re weld our old Troy Buit lawn motor. That right this has been down now for over three months, maybe more? We got the new parts a while back. But I know it needed to be welded up to do it right.  So Mark came out yesterday and asked what will it take to repair it? The guys that cut our grass have much to do and it would be nice to have the large lawn mower up again. So here goes. So now Bob had to cut the deck up a little to make every thing line up correctly. You can see on the picture above. Cut and then put in a piece of tin and re weld it up. The problem has been for many years, the gears and blades are not line up correctly. So to realign Bob had to bring out the torches and here goes. Today hopefully he can re weld it back and every thing should line up in order. 

Just a note, Today the 8th graders are coming in to stay with us for 5 nights.This is the group that comes from Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, Fl.  What I am asking is for prayer for their time and safety while driving around the island here. Plus just for them to experience God presents. I know He has many tings for them to do and my prayer that they are ready and willing to be up for the challenge. 

These are pictures from last CCA that came in Jan 5th 2013. 

I really love when things come together.

Okay Tim and I worked on the book shelves we started last Tuesday. Next week we have two more to build. While that was going on, Bob is moving forward on his welding. He has four saw horses to make. Today he will be putting on the supports. So hopefully by this next week we will be starting to take apart the old one. Oh I worked on taking the old one apart. Bob gave me a idea on how to do that. Use the new impact wrench. Now as we have the larger air compressor. It worked great. Tim helped me with that too. Oh one more ting happen yesterday. Tim and I built a new work area. The scaffolding we used to build the book shelves. Well why not put a larger board on the top there. Bolt it some what down. Now we have a moving work bench. It looks like it should work great for the break machine too.

Plus we can move it any where we need it. It is heavy. But it should be a big plus for our work area.

Today I need to get the new school bus on the road. You know the bus that Calvary Chapel gave us a while back? The reason we have been waiting on doing that was. We really wanted to paint it first and then get is running. But as tomorrow is coming, so is the 8th graders from Calvary. That means we will need another bus to pick them up. There are going to be around 96 people here at the Camp, staying. Maybe afterwards we can take it back off and paint it? Or maybe take the Ocean bus off the road for now? Not really sure at this time. The real sad part is all our buses are rusting out really bad. Not sure how to stop that. The frames are okay, but the body. 

Not sure why the pictures came in above. I am trying to give a story and then pictures? Oh well, ad least you can see what I am trying to tell you.