Tuesday January 21st

Following a “light” breakfast of pancakes, sausages, cereal, donuts, juice and coffee, we set off to the job site. Cold was the word of the day as it seems a little bit of New England style weather was in the forecast. Painting the outside porch proved a little tricky in cold wind but we prevailed. The finished columns look great! A fresh coat of primer on all the repaired soffits was applied and new work was taken on by a few installing insulation and sheetrock in the house next door. Others spent a long day applying second and third coats of compound with hopes of finish sand on Wed. while the rest ventured off to yet another site to prep a floor for tile work. The need for volunteers is overwhelming and there’s always work to be done. Being my first trip to Biloxi, I’ve found this experience to be everything I’d hoped for and more. The people of Biloxi are truly inspiring. While so many have lost their homes, their possessions, and so much more, they remain hopeful and patient and grateful for what remains and what is to come.

Mark Borenstein VIM (Jan. 09) AUMMC Member