Here is a house that I helped paint "overseas". It was primed and painted by a hardworking crew of men from my church, as well as myself, and my son Austin. We did this while on a mission trip to Barahona, Dominican Republic. As you can see, the home is very modest, to say the least. As I walked in their home you could literally see sunlight through the siding joints in the wall. As we finished the job the homeowners were so grateful for their home's new "extremely pink makeover". The people of the Dominican Republic are very appreciative and grateful for what they have and the help they received on this and other projects that our church provided while we were there. Their attitude of gratefulness is so refreshing compared to some of our attitudes as Americans. We should be so thankful for the many blessings that surround us. Going to a foreign country on a mission trip will definitely open your eyes to how fortunate we all are, and I would encourage everyone to serve on one at some point in your life. This was my third trip to the DR and I'll be back next year too, if it is God's will.
David