Today's another day of clove hitches, square and diagonal lashings.
Here's a little bit from today: Enjoy!
This is a square lash done by one of the Boys!
Talk about creativity :)
They got about tying the "Tripod Stand" as soon as we handed out the sticks and strings.
Simple instructions were given to them:
1. Tie a 3 legged stand, supported with illustrations.
2. Build a rectangle frame with sticks between.
3. Tie 3 sticks to the legs of the tripod to secure the stand.
4. Combine the tripod and the frame together...taDA!
Except for a few who enjoy jumping around with sticks, the rest went about busying themselves with knots and lashings. It really got me to think differently of the Boys when I see them put into fruition what they learn from the last meeting. Not to mention that the knots were tight enough to hold the tripod! This goes to show that they are ready for greater challenges when we get them to build bigger structures in the future. *Thumbs up for them!
Kids will always be kids...noisy, but they are still listening. Mischievious but still learning discipline. Behind every face of disobedience, it's more than just the act. It's an outward expression of what that is inside of them. I'm sure parents see much more of this. :)
Sometimes, just taking a step back to see them mingle in their activities opens our eyes to see what we do not normally see at the onset. In the meetings to come, God willing, may we see their hearts at work and not just the outward expressions.
Just some thoughts running through my mind as I upload the pictures and remember the scenes I saw today. :)
Gambette! (press on! in Jap)
Elgin
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