The biggest project that I have undertaken here in Jarabacoa, has been the maintenance program at ‘The Ark’. With more than 10 buildings and around a hundred people; being organized and having a well thought out program is essential. Wilkins, Fernando, and Marino, all house dads, have been working with me for the past couple of months. Organization, structure, quality, and problem solving are all fairly new practices. I have been talking with them about the importance of each issue, and how it relates to every aspect of their lives. More importantly, practicing these things provides key principals we want to instill in the lives of each child in our care. Ultimately we are honoring God and glorifying Him by being good stewards, and responsible servants. It’s a bit of a process going against the grain of a culture, but it has already proven to be rewarding. We are seeing each one start to take ownership over their home, the day to day projects, and life in the Ark in general. It is rewarding to hear the returning work teams say they notice the difference as well. The goal is to have the three guys work as team and be self sufficient in the daily projects and maintenance needs for the entire orphanage.
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