Thursday, June 28th
12:35 p.m.
Hi everyone! It’s hard to believe we’ve already been here four days. In some ways it feels like weeks, but in other ways we feel like we’ve just started working. We hope these last two days are productive.
Our two groups went to the same places today. Our hope is that the sanctuary and Dee Jones’ house will be much further along when we leave on Friday. I haven’t seen it yet, but it sounds like the group at Ms. Jones’ house is doing great work. She’s getting closer to actually being back in her own house. That’s an answer to prayer!
Every night during worship we share Highs and Lows, which are our high point and low point of the day. Last night as a group, we experienced our own high and low. The high was when Brian Wismer (a professionally trained clown) broke out his balloons and taught a group of us how to make balloon animals. That’s almost as valuable a skill as learning to hang drywall!
The low was our first injury. Megan Lockwood (Tim’s neice) was running through our sleeping area in her flip-flops when her feet went out from under her. She hit her tailbone very hard. The decision was made to call an ambulance just to be safe, but they didn’t even decide to transport her to the hospital. After a good night’s sleep she is still very sore, but felt good enough to return to the worksite. What a trooper!
Lunch today was grilled hotdogs and hamburgers (yummy!). The kind folks here even took some over to the crew at Ms. Jones’ house. We have eaten very, very well!
While our work continues to be imperfect, it also continues to get done. We are hoping that we can finish with a flourish and leave with a good feeling that we have accomplished what God has called us to do. We truly believe we are doing great work, and we are not coming down until we’re finished. Talk to you tonight!
Don’t forget about the pictures!
June 29, 2007 at 2:32 am |
Hi All,
So sorry that Megan took a fall but if that is the worst of the injuries, we can be thankful for that. Hope you can post a pic or 2 of the mural before you head home. We are all happy and anxious for your safe return!! Love, Chris
June 29, 2007 at 3:59 am |
Hi Mission Trippers!
Have been printing the blog & reading it offline, but this is my first reading online. Haven’t even had a chance to look at any photos yet. It sounds like an amazing trip. Nice job reporting, Kory!
I’m so sorry I won’t be at the dinner Sunday night; I’m really going to miss hearing about your experiences. I really had a great time listening last year! I hope Kory’s PowerPoint, if he does one, will be available to see later.
Glad you all got a chance to do some sightseeing. As Kory was describing the sights, some of them sounded familiar. I was in New Orleans just before Katrina hit (I left 10 days prior). I’ve wondered what happened to all of the people I met when I was there.
I know the families you’re helping, and the church, must be very grateful for all you are doing for them. How often does one get 26 sets of hands to help. It reallys is hard sometimes, too, having downtime; but it is truly part of the process.
I’ve been praying for you this week; I hope you have felt God’s presence as you worked. I’ll be on vacation when you return, but will definitely look forward to seeing everyone when I return.
God bless,
Kim D.
P.S. Laura – Don’t be throwing things at those people, now!