Cumberland GlobalX: A Very Busy "Rest" Day

Wednesday was the scheduled “rest” day for our mission team, which allowed us to spend time being tourists and take a break from the physical labors of re-modeling the boys home. We took full advantage of our opportunity to see the beautiful country of El Salvador, by taking a bus trip to El Tunco to spend a few hours enjoying the sunshine on the smooth black volcanic sands of the coast. We had a wonderful time relaxing in the sun, as well as braving some of the most impressive and intense surf on the planet. It is a truly amazing and humbling experience to witness the raw power and beauty of the ocean, and the many beautiful places that God has created. After enjoying the sun and the surf and having some lunch, we loaded back in the bus for a trip to the San Salvador Artisan’s Market to shop for souvenirs and gifts for our loved ones back home.

After the Artisan’s Market, we loaded back on the bus to travel to the town of Los Planes to visit the residents of “The Bridge”, which is an extension of La Casa de mi Padre. “The Bridge” is a transition home where the children that have been a part of La Casa move to once they reach the age of 18. This allows them to stay within a loving Christian environment, while they learn valuable life skills and work towards integrating into the next phases of their lives as young adults. Gary Powell (Director of La Casa de mi Padre) shared with us the amazing story of how a very generous individual donated the house to La Casa, and what a blessing it will be to many lives. After touring the home and visiting with the these young men and women, we all loaded into the bus to travel up to the top of the mountain to have dinner overlooking the vast city of San Salvador just below us at the base of the mountain. We had a great time getting to know these young people further while enjoying a meal of “Pupusas” which is a local Salvadoran favorite. After the obligatory rain storm started to blow in for the evening, it was time to say our goodbyes and make the trek back down the mountain.

With a very busy “Rest” day behind us, we are anxious for tomorrow as we have a great deal still left to accomplish before our mission trip is complete. Thank you again to all those who have helped our team make this journey. We could not have undertaken this task without the love and support that so many of you have freely given to us. We are so thankful for all that you have done. God Bless.

~ Russell & Amy Workman