Finishing the Sand Dam

Our last day at the sand dam!  A good breakfast of eggs, toast and fruit and we are once again on the road, prepared to navigate the so-called roads.  We are again greeted warmly, but now without much dancing and singing, because everyone is excited to complete the task.  One more opportunity to interact with someone new or continue with a previous connection, to gift gloves to someone, to listen to various types of proposals and to again be served the tea and lunch.  Work is done quickly, moving from passing concrete, then rocks or sand assembly line. There is a very real sense of urgency!  After lunch the closing program begins.  There is singing, dancing and laughing before the speaches begin.  We are each honored to receive the gift of an animal carving, presented by community individuals amid much photography clapping and again, laughter.  Such joy!  There are closing words and prayer by a Pastor. Once again we pile into the vehicles and leave with mixed emotions.  The week is done!