I have some really great help at the Bible Studies. Most teens are the typical kind that sit around until you ask them to do something, but we've never asked for help and received a half-way job from somebody. However, children and adults are very eager helpers, usually doing things without us even asking.
I was met one Tuesday night by these two little girls who were very disappointed that we only had one broom and promptly went and borrowed one from a neighbor so that they could sweep together. Then they took my paper towels and proceeded to wipe down all the tables. The funny thing is that their time is on Mondays and there wasn't even a reason for them to be there. After thoroughly cleaning everything, they went home.
The three men in the following picture are 70, 65 and 68 years old respectively. After every Bible Study they stay behind and pick up chairs and put away tables with me. Then the four of us all leave together. Each one has his own story. Aaron, in the first picture, has built two of his own violins using wood and plants (for the strings) that he takes out of the jungle. He tunes them by ear.
This is Fabio. I call him Lucky. He has been shot twice (and is not afraid to show you the scars by the way) and also been hit by a car while on his bicycle...twice. Both times they left him for dead in the ditch on the side of the road. That's what happened to his eye. He comes each night...riding his bicycle. I think after the second time I would give it up, or at least stop riding my bike on the highway after dark.
Eulalio comes with his whole family (wife, three sons, daughter-in-law, grandson and granddaughter.) Every time we visit his house he is working outside, sweeping the dirt or pruning plants. Also, you gotta love his shirt.
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