Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Another post from Art down in D'iberville.
D'Iberville, day two.
Monday night was extremely cold at the camp, and the folks staying in the tents were very uncomfortable. Many of the heaters weren't working and some of the sleeping bags didn't zip. The stories about how they tried to stay warm were, should we say chilling.
Nonetheless, everyone survived the night and was up and ready to go by 7 a.m. We had our morning devotions, which included readings from the Bible and old time hymns from hymnals that seemed to be about as old as the old time hymns. It was kind of fun.
Oh yes, we did have some semblance of breakfast. Oatmeal, Ugh!. Well, some of us had that, and then there were some (me) who went for an egg MacMuffin. Now, that's better.
The day started with volunteers going off to finish what they started yesterday. Most of us will be on the same job for the week, hoping to finish one aspect of repair so a group next week can go in and do another and then another, and before you know it, a house is ready to move back into. The main thing that keeps us from moving families back in quicker is that they are the ones that have to come up with the money for materials. We are then able to start the repairs. So, if you have any extra cash lying around, ask Rev Jon or Sister Katerine how to get it to the folks down here.
The story here though, is the people. Tomorrow I will have some of the stories for you. Until then, we are off for another adventure.
Everyone sends their love.
With prayers and warm regards
The D'Iberville 10.
D'Iberville, day two.
Monday night was extremely cold at the camp, and the folks staying in the tents were very uncomfortable. Many of the heaters weren't working and some of the sleeping bags didn't zip. The stories about how they tried to stay warm were, should we say chilling.
Nonetheless, everyone survived the night and was up and ready to go by 7 a.m. We had our morning devotions, which included readings from the Bible and old time hymns from hymnals that seemed to be about as old as the old time hymns. It was kind of fun.
Oh yes, we did have some semblance of breakfast. Oatmeal, Ugh!. Well, some of us had that, and then there were some (me) who went for an egg MacMuffin. Now, that's better.
The day started with volunteers going off to finish what they started yesterday. Most of us will be on the same job for the week, hoping to finish one aspect of repair so a group next week can go in and do another and then another, and before you know it, a house is ready to move back into. The main thing that keeps us from moving families back in quicker is that they are the ones that have to come up with the money for materials. We are then able to start the repairs. So, if you have any extra cash lying around, ask Rev Jon or Sister Katerine how to get it to the folks down here.
The story here though, is the people. Tomorrow I will have some of the stories for you. Until then, we are off for another adventure.
Everyone sends their love.
With prayers and warm regards
The D'Iberville 10.
