Sisters Sue and Sara sheet rock splendidly.
Christopher and Peg tackle the ceiling and Mildred's.
Ruth Ellen goes up on the roof!
Jim, Linda, Deb, Leigh and Lindsey celebrate another day of hard work.The gang's pretty tired tonight, but we're ending the day in high spirits. Today was a day of big steps forward, some finished jobs (!) and a few reality checks on what we're going to be able to accomplish. There is so much we want to do here, but we know that everything we do here is an important step in bringing our home-owners truly home. Pastor Laura also spoke about the "ministry of presence" which helped ease the minds of those trying to weasel out every minute of work time possible. It was also a day of realizing how much we've bonded to this place, these people, and to each other. We have a great group dynamic going on here
A highlight of today was when Reverend Moses brought us to Ruby's home. Ruby lives across the street from Mildred, and her home has been completely rebuilt. Between the beautiful objects found inside, her flair for decorating and her huge welcoming heart- we were really moved. She also has a vast collection of angles, most all of which made it through the storm. Now there's a metaphor! Not only did Ruby welcome us all into her home, she also sent us home with a pound cake. Between that and the trailer behind Tony's house lending us power, we're starting to feel like a part of this neighborhood. There is quite a giving spirit here.
Tomorrow, we're looking forward to a pilgrimage tour with Reverend Moses and dinner out. Stay tuned for the details.....!
1 comment:
Ruthellen,
Watch that ladder!
Jon,
Everyone missed you at practice last night.
Patrick,
I wish that you could go with Team 2, too, so I could try your Italian cooking. Plus, you also know where the Bar-b-que is.
Chris,
I know that your leadership as Lay Speaker is proving to be useful to you there in Biloxi!
Sue,
Watch out for your bunkmates. Julie may decide to play a joke on you while you're sleep, like putting your fingers in cold water!
Cheryl,
I wish I could have gotten to know you better. Look forward to hearing your stories.
Anne,
You look great with white sheetrock powder all over you!
Pastor Laura,
Keep everyone in line with that staple gun!
Vicente,
I love you, I love you, I love you!
Wait till this weekend! ;-)
Deb,
Your strength to push the vans aside looks to be as strong as your Stephen Minister strength. Is there any correlation?
Leigh and Lindsey,
I know that you're enjoying being together as a family. Enjoy.
John,
Your work there is so much appreciated. I'm sure that your experience is proving to be useful.
Martin,
Karen and Steve were right from the beginning - you're the man for the job!
Joseph,
Vicente says that you have a lot of energy. I'm sure that you're enjoying working hand-in-hand with your son - what a special treat.
Patty,
Thanks for your work. I hope to taste your Italian sauce at some point in my life.
Peg,
The way to get those guys to really do what you need them to is to withhold the money when they want to go sneak off to get bar-b-que.
Julie,
Sheetrock dust is becoming on you! It's the sculptural essence of plaster, I guess.
Jim and Linda,
What a joy it must be to share in the work of Christ together hand-in-hand as a couple. God bless you.
Sara,
I know that all the lessons learned from having worked on your home is now paying off as you work on the homes of others in Biloxi. Thanks.
Anita and Rich,
Thank you, thank you, thank you a million times and again. I'm sure that you bring such richness to the team!
To all of you,
Thanks, again.
Love, Cassandra
PS Don't forget the van keys for us on Sunday!
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