Sunday, March 12, 2006
This should be the last post from the trip from Art:
To day the weather was the story. They were expecting winds of up to 60 miles an hour. They were making plans for evacuation of the workers should the storm hit. The big circus size tents (2) were taken down in preparation. Nothing happened. Not even a drop of rain. I guess God saw that we weren't finished with our task and took pity on us. Sure glad he did though, because I was able to see the completion of the whole house rewiring job I was helping with.
Carlene took on an extra task today and joined a bleaching team to go and bleach the houses so they are ready for wallboard. This kills the mold, and must be inspected before any wallboard can be installed. She looked so cute in her Tyvex suit and grandma style paper hat.
Karen played first grade student today. She cut out large numbers and letters and laminated them for a project that the D'Iberville folks are planning. Roger drove around to the houses that our folks were working on and took lots of pictures. The Gross's were still working on wall boarding, and finished their house today too.
Jim, I am in awe of Jim. He is almost 67 years old, works from the minute he arrives at the project, climbs up and down ladders all day, figures out impossible electrical problems, and makes everyone think this is something he does every day. He is amazing. He was working with me on the electrical job and takes great pride in finishing the task, and he should.
Dick told me about his work with Bruce, a amateur cabinet maker from NC, Fred from Iowa. They were installing interior doors on an old home that was completely gutted and ready for rebuilding. He said that most of the door frames are non standard and each one has to be fitted with custom finishing. Very time consuming, but fitting of Dicks skills. Nothing seems to be standard. FEMA and the home owner get together to determine if the home is worth saving or not, and once the decision is made, the work begins.
I wasn't able to touch base with Carol and Mary Jean today, so you will have to hear more about their day when they get back. This will be the last update until we return on the 20th. We will get together as a group then and put together a collage of what we saw and did while here.
Karen was talking with a volunteer about how long he has been in the camp. He told her that he had been here previously for 2 months and went back to his home in Arizona. Irene, the camp director, called him one day and being funny asked if he knew what happened to runaway slaves. He responded yes, ma mm, they get tied to trees and whipped. Needless to say he is back and a permanent volunteer. He is the camp chef, and prides himself on the delicious meals he provides.
Some of the team is off tomorrow to continue their travels. Most will be home on Sunday. We have had a tiring and enjoyable time while here. I hope many more of you will experience it. You will get the opportunity. This group is already talking about coming back, probably sometime in late September or October. Plan now for your unforgettable experience.
Prayers and blessings, Art
To day the weather was the story. They were expecting winds of up to 60 miles an hour. They were making plans for evacuation of the workers should the storm hit. The big circus size tents (2) were taken down in preparation. Nothing happened. Not even a drop of rain. I guess God saw that we weren't finished with our task and took pity on us. Sure glad he did though, because I was able to see the completion of the whole house rewiring job I was helping with.
Carlene took on an extra task today and joined a bleaching team to go and bleach the houses so they are ready for wallboard. This kills the mold, and must be inspected before any wallboard can be installed. She looked so cute in her Tyvex suit and grandma style paper hat.
Karen played first grade student today. She cut out large numbers and letters and laminated them for a project that the D'Iberville folks are planning. Roger drove around to the houses that our folks were working on and took lots of pictures. The Gross's were still working on wall boarding, and finished their house today too.
Jim, I am in awe of Jim. He is almost 67 years old, works from the minute he arrives at the project, climbs up and down ladders all day, figures out impossible electrical problems, and makes everyone think this is something he does every day. He is amazing. He was working with me on the electrical job and takes great pride in finishing the task, and he should.
Dick told me about his work with Bruce, a amateur cabinet maker from NC, Fred from Iowa. They were installing interior doors on an old home that was completely gutted and ready for rebuilding. He said that most of the door frames are non standard and each one has to be fitted with custom finishing. Very time consuming, but fitting of Dicks skills. Nothing seems to be standard. FEMA and the home owner get together to determine if the home is worth saving or not, and once the decision is made, the work begins.
I wasn't able to touch base with Carol and Mary Jean today, so you will have to hear more about their day when they get back. This will be the last update until we return on the 20th. We will get together as a group then and put together a collage of what we saw and did while here.
Karen was talking with a volunteer about how long he has been in the camp. He told her that he had been here previously for 2 months and went back to his home in Arizona. Irene, the camp director, called him one day and being funny asked if he knew what happened to runaway slaves. He responded yes, ma mm, they get tied to trees and whipped. Needless to say he is back and a permanent volunteer. He is the camp chef, and prides himself on the delicious meals he provides.
Some of the team is off tomorrow to continue their travels. Most will be home on Sunday. We have had a tiring and enjoyable time while here. I hope many more of you will experience it. You will get the opportunity. This group is already talking about coming back, probably sometime in late September or October. Plan now for your unforgettable experience.
Prayers and blessings, Art
