Moving Blocks

Hello Friends,
One of the big tasks the students at Hananasif are assigned to is moving blocks. When there is a construction project in progress, concrete blocks are needed. Usually over 2000. These blocks are solid sand/cement blocks that are made at Shamba. They weigh between 30-40 pounds. On Friday, after school all the guys at school were asked to move about 1000 blocks from the site that they make the blocks to the new girls dormitory. With very little complaining, we began the endless task. Because I am the tallest, it was easiest for everyone for me to pick the blocks up and put them on each students shoulder. So, my job was to check the block for centipedes (which are very poisonous here), then lift the block on the the head or shoulder of a student. Wow! My friends here have amazing endurance. We moved them all in about 2 1/2 hours. However I was virtually useless about 2 hours into it because my arms just stopped working. I really appreciate the hard work the students put into their school. They play a large part in building their school. With out them the school could not continue to be built. They are very committed and involved in each part of their school.
I will let you know how things finish out when we are back in the city on the July 1st.

Lee