"Contruction Experience" by Ashleigh

I thought you all would enjoy a photo blog about the cement pour that we had yesterday to finish the roof of the basement. I do not work much with the construction aspects of the ministry but my knowledge has definitely increased since living here. I couldn't even begin to tell you how large amounts of cement is poured in the United States, this may be similar...and it may not be. :)

The first thing to arrive at a little before 7am was the pump truck. The cement trucks dump the cement into the pump truck which them pumps it to the location you want it.

This next picture is of the man who was overseeing all of the work. He controlled not only where the "arm" (I really have no idea what it is really called) of the pump truck but also the flow the cement that was being pumped.

This man was directing the end of the "arm" of the pump and making sure that it was spreading evenly.

Mark Marshall was running a vibrator through the poured cement to make sure that their was no air pockets in the cement. Victor was also on the roof moving the small generator around behind Mark since that is what was powering the vibrator.

We hired several men during the last couple of weeks to help with getting ready for the pour. John (in the white shirt) is one of our core Crusade staff down here. Because of all that he and his wife do for the ministry they are not able to hold full time jobs. It was nice to offer him the opportunity to work for several weeks with the construction. In this picture John and Cirino are leveling the poured cement.

And I chose this picture as the last one of the "finished" pour as well as Lucy photo journalizing the monumental event with me. :) I figured all the Shiloh people would appreciate it!
So, that is what happened yesterday. If I remember correctly (which may not be) the forms have to sit for two weeks before they can start taking them down. We are all excited to see the progress that has been made toward the finishing of the Marshall's apartment and the laundry room for Refuge Ranch! Thank you all for your prayers for provision and safety!