We had a better day today working with Habitat. I left early with Bill, Alison, Judy J., and Shelly so I could have a chat with Zach, one of the Habitat project managers we met yesterday. I wanted to talk to him before the chaos started to make a special plea for our group. It worked well and we got a great assignment working on two houses on Alvar Street in Musician’s Village. It was good work putting up siding on both; putting up roof sheathing on one; positioning trusses on the other. We came home good and tired.
It is exciting to think that we are part of making history right now. Books will be written about the thousands of volunteers who came to the Gulf Coast to do recovery work. We can each say, “I was one of the them.” Books will be written about Musician’s Village and we each can say,”I helped build Kenya’s house and Annette’s house right there on Alvar Street.”
It’s amazing to be a part of something so much larger than ourselves. It is good work. It is God’s work.
Thought for the Day: The Letter of James reminds us that we are called to live out our faith everyday by doing good work for God. What good work for God will you do today?
So good to hear that you had such a productive day on Tuesday! You are ever in our prayers!
Hi Linda and group! It sounds like you will be very busy rebuilding. That is a good thing, finally you get to be part of something new. I know the “gutting” work is very important but to rebuild! Wow, how I wish I was there with you. You are are to be commended for your work.