Day 15 – February 12 – Today was a day to relax. A lot of weight seems to have been lifted with the completion of the graduations ceremony. Bob and I walked into town and looked at a few things before walking back to the hotel to spend the hot part of the day in the hotel. At 6:00 p.m. we had another class taught by brother Nery who, as usual, did a good job. Tonight, Bob’s son Chase spent the night in our hotel room.
Day 16 – February 13 – My last Sunday at El Zarzal on this trip. I have come to feel that this congregation is my home congregation away from my home congregation. They are a great group of brethren. Bob preached this morning and one of our graduates, Hector Viera, translated for the first time and did a good job. After church, we filmed an interview with Hector who told what Bear Valley has meant to him and his classmates for the last two years. I hope to have more news about that later when we decide how and where we are going to make that available. It’s been another good day!
God Bless,
Donnie Bates