Another AWESOME day! I am way behind tonight with my blog - it's already past lights out. LOL.
You will notice I have added some pictures from my camera to the blog. Everyone has been taking pictures so we will have to consolidate at some point, but I added some from mine.
Bob's team returned today to the same home where we continued to mud the drywall. We mainly applied the second coat in a bedroom, hallway and living room. I branched out and even did some corners. The homeowner was very appreciate of our help. He worked along with us and Christa continued to help and also make a friend in the homeowners daughter Kesley. They did some scraping, and mudded nail heads. They did clean up - and swept up the drywall dust. They definitely were a great help today. We signed their bible before we left today in case we do not return to their home tomorrow. God definitely was working through us with this family!
As it turned out, Harry's Team who made 4 trips to Lowe's yesterday to install the ceiling fan paid off. Today they were assigned a new assignment - to install 4 ceiling fans!!! They are doing great and should complete this assignment tomorrow.
Eric's team returned to the same house today to complete the 'punch list' (installed some faucets, some electrical work) for a home that is almost complete. They finished the insulation in the attic, and finished sorting two dumpsters of trash that had been left by construction crews. Oh, and they even washed the windows. The puppy on the property has definitely made some new friends, and even got Brian's lunch leftovers. Margaret says the puppy is campaigning for a new home in Indiana! Brian got bit by a fire ant. This must be a Mississippi bug. Harry said you dance when you get bit, so you definitely know it's a fire ant!
Aside from the work, all of the teams met and eat lunch at a local fish market/deli called Bozo's. The place was hopping! Most everyone eat seafood. Shrimp, catfish, oysters. I eat a hamburger. (I know). Christa was able to invite Kesley for lunch and her dad allowed her to come with us. She got to meet everyone in our group, which was great! Even Camp Hope coordinators, Curt and Sally met us. It was a good time.
Our meals here at the Camp are unbelievable! They feed you well! We have planned dinner out tomorrow night to give the kitchen volunteers a night off. The other church that is here from Georgia is going to join us at another local eatery in Ocean Springs. This will be a good social time.
Devotions have been great! Today we were reminded that God loves us no matter what.
After dinner a case worker for Camp Hope talked to us and explained the process the clients go through to get accepted by the church and where and how the funds are presented. What a insight.
Well, I will close for tonight. I am so grateful to be here. I can see how people keep coming back after almost 3 years. God's presence is alive here!
Good night and God Bless!
~ Tracy
