while the women painted 5 windows and 2 doors for each of the 25 homes currently under construction. 
Martha and Frieda and two of the local women got their hands dirty painting every day. When the job was finished quicker than expected, they searched for more unpainted windows and doors of homes in the village that the people had already moved in to.
The 2nd week saw a few changes in the schedule….Thanksgiving dinner together Monday night at a local restaurant (Morua Mai), a visit to the public hospital and a juice ministry was held for the 1st time in villa Paraiso. 
But the highlight of the week was the dedication of homes for 25 families on Thursday morning. Have you ever watched the TV reality show called “Extreme Home Makeover”? The team visited some of the families in their humble dwellings that have no electricity or water, many which are very close to the river and prone to flooding, and brought them to the celebration and their new home.
Elio Madonia speaks to the families during the ceremonial opening. The press was invited to attend the grand celebration and their articles were published the next day in the local paper.
Senora Isabel Garcia Vargas and her family were pleased to receive house # 86.It’s hard to believe that it was only 1 year ago, October 2008, that the first 25 families enjoyed the celebration of receiving a home in villa Paraiso….and now there are 103!
Thank you very much to all the Spruceland employees and team members who have made this project a reality. We thank our heavenly Father for safety on the job site and the continued support of all involved in meeting the needs and changing the lives of the poor.
Spruceland has committed to build 200 homes in Paraiso by the end of 2011. Praise the Lord!
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