Georgia sends: First of all the man in the picture is Ron. Ron has taught Noah everything he will ever need to know about cutting insulation. They have become fast friends and make a great team!
Tuesday had our group going in many different directions. Domenick, Noah and Georgia went back to their house on Howard to finish up the installation of insulation. All that was left were the ceilings and they spent their day with their hands over their heads.
When the insulation was completed they started on dry walling the ceiling. Their shoulders were very sore by the end of the day. Janie, Julie and Ken went back to their house on division to continue finish work there. At about 11:00 a.m. Julie and Janie went to Loaves and Fishes, a soup kitchen run by BackBay. There they helped to feed the homeless. They served a hot meal and then handed out bag "lunches" to help keep the needy fed for the rest of the day. Each week Back Bay asks for two volunteers from each group to work at Loaves and Fishes one day that week.
After our day's work we attended a presentation about Back Bay Mission. This was wonderfully informative! Back Bay Mission has been in business since 1922. Rebuilding from Katrina is a small part of the serves they bring to this community. More later about Back Bay later. You can follow the link at the right side of the blog if you'd like to read more about Back Bay.. After the presentation. Don taught us two "Spirituals" that we will be singing at a community church on Wednesday when we will be the "Choir." Noah was on fire and can't wait!!Then it was off to the house of a couple who's house was renewed and
repaired two years ago by some of the members of one of the other groups here this week. The house looks great and the couple have clearly continued to take great pride in their house. The couple shared that they were ready to give up on their house when Back Bay came to help them and that they would not be living there today if not for the help they received. Their story was very inspiring and gives us all encouragement as we continue our work.~ More Late!
3 comments:
Dear Friends--
I now believe in hell...hell is when you can read a blog but have NO WAY to comment in response... ;-) For the record, you haven't heard from me because I've been in hell for the past three days!!!
Being without computer since Sunday, I do hope you've been receiving my energy and prayerful thoughts. Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU for taking time after your long work days to send your reflections to us back home. It means all the world!
Please do what you can to convince the Back Bay Saints to remain open between Christmas and New Years...there are many from RUCC that want to return with you, including me!
Hoping that you are taking regular moments for play...that means you, too, Mr. Kenny!
Love you all bunches,
Sharon
Wow, what a great story! I am so enjoying living this trip through you. Thank you for going and being our hands in Biloxi!
Your words and pictures remind me of last year's trip to New Orleans. Right down to the masks and open studs. In one way, it's sad that there is still so much to do that it can look like you're just barely picking up where you left off. But on the other hand, it's nice to see people working on making houses habitable again, bringing people home, continuing this important work!
Please be safe and keep taking pictures and sending stories. We are all with you in spirit.
We love you!
-Loring
So...how was church? Throughout the day, I've been smiling about our RUCC gang as gospel choir singers...how'd it go? Bet you brought the house down!
Much love,
Sharon
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