The adventures of Ricardo

Richard has been very busy this week so far. We have updated you on so much, but this post is dedicated to Richard and his adventures. The biggest project that Richard has been working on is making steel covers or lids for vaults that contain water controls on the hospital grounds. The old vault covers were chunks of 4x6 beams

that spread about 6 across. They were really close to becoming "tank traps" because the termites have eaten 3/4 of the way through them! John had steel waiting when we arrived and Richard got straight to work. He welded a frame with some braces for strength and then covered the frame with a sheet of steel. A key hole then was cut with a torch for access. He has done many other things as well. He has spent time

with his amigos in the bodega(shop)helping out and specifically helped repair a plainer. In the hospital he has already fixed a toilet and an air conditioning unit. He came to Pennys rescue one night and fixed her flat tire (The roads here are so bad, flats are common). Lots of welding still to come. He is going to make some catch basin grates and whatever else comes up which we know will be lots! Please pray for Richards safety with all his projects!
The Team