ALSO Edmonton signs in

The Edmonton group poses at the Habitat For Humanity build site in Edmonton just before beginning work.

The ALSO group in Edmonton put their first full day of work in today, spending the bulk of the day at a Habitat For Humanity build site.

We will return to the Habitat build site for another day on Wednesday.

The group was divided into smaller work teams, and sent to various jobs in a town-house complex in various stages of construction.  Some of the group were framing, some drywalling, and some putting up siding.  The Habitat supervisors were very welcoming and gracious and helpful, as our small group had all different levels of construction experience.  But that mattered little.

For supper, we found ourself in China town with $3 in our pocket (each). We simulated a scenario where we were to experience what it may be like for a new immigrant to move to a new county, and find food that would not be familiar to us.  We encouraged the students to pool their money together, and try something very new and foreign.  It was  rich experience, and which produced many interesting stories during our de-briefing time later in the evening.

Cassandra at the "Gate of Happy Arrival" in Edmonton China Town.

We are working hard and are very tired, but feeling quite rewarded with all our experiences so far.  Please continue to pray for our safety and enriched learning.