We all made it home safe and I posted a few more pictures below. It was difficult to find the right pictures to describe all that we experienced. I could continue the blog for another 50 pictures and still not capture the true essence of our trip. I always say that each team is great and I mean it! Each team is very unique and this team was no different. One of my favorite aspects of a trip is to watch how God uses each of us in His own special way. He always seems to accomplish more then we could ever wish for.
The trip started off very sad as we discovered a dear lady we did work for last November, passed away the day she was going to move into her new home. And a few days later we discovered that another home owner had passed away just two days after moving into her home. Many of us shed tears at the joy of knowing them and the sorrow for their passing.
Sometimes we can only see things from an earthly perspective, and we ask "Why, did Katrina have to come ... Why did so many have to lose their homes ... Why did so many have to die .... Why does it take so long to rebuild ... and Why do good people, who have waited patiently for their new homes, have to die before they can enjoy it"? I can't answer these questions, however each individual, including myself, who has been there to help rebuild, knows the great hope among the Mississippi people. God's love and abundant smiles flows freely despite rough times that still linger. Yes ... Katrina was big ... but God is bigger! Waveland, Mississippi will thrive again.
One nail, one wall, one house ... this is how we rebuild.
God bless you all and thank you for you support and prayers. We'll be back on site with a new team and a new blog in March! If you want to join us contact Trent Davis at the web site to the left (next to our Servants logo).
May the Lord be glorified with our efforts!
Colley Boyd
Friday, November 14, 2008
MISC. SHOTS AS WE COME TO THE END
The team likes to support local Waveland businesses and went out for a seafood dinner their last evening in Waveland.
Mel gets a paper sandwich for lunch! It's a long story ...... but folks get silly as the last day approaches.
The homeowners have so many clever ways to make the best of their situations. One of the homeowners gets a picture of each volunteer that works on their home with this deer head. The deer head went through the storm and is in pretty bad shape but she decorates it for each season, complete with hats and the works. What a great attitude!
What goes around comes around, Henry!!!!! This one is for you Beany!
Mel gets a paper sandwich for lunch! It's a long story ...... but folks get silly as the last day approaches.
The homeowners have so many clever ways to make the best of their situations. One of the homeowners gets a picture of each volunteer that works on their home with this deer head. The deer head went through the storm and is in pretty bad shape but she decorates it for each season, complete with hats and the works. What a great attitude!
What goes around comes around, Henry!!!!! This one is for you Beany!
The workteams had races with the game of "Operation" as we approached the end of our trip. Although ALL the workteams are winners with their work projects, we saw the competitive side come out in a few people with this race.
Ms. Betty's 78th birthday. She was such a joy to us this week that we decided to get her a little cake and a balloon. We are praying that we get to connect with her again next year and see her home once it is completed. We met her son-in-law, Joey, which nice too. Some of Betty's children will work on her home now that the drywalling is almost complete. It's really an awesome example of teamwork! When we all do our share things get done :-)
Todd caught a little lizard and it was content to be on his shoulder for a while.
Ms. Betty's 78th birthday. She was such a joy to us this week that we decided to get her a little cake and a balloon. We are praying that we get to connect with her again next year and see her home once it is completed. We met her son-in-law, Joey, which nice too. Some of Betty's children will work on her home now that the drywalling is almost complete. It's really an awesome example of teamwork! When we all do our share things get done :-)Thursday, November 13, 2008
WE CONTINUE TO GROW CLOSER TO OUR HOME OWNERS
A few team members went to see Mr. Don today to help him with just a few things in his home. This is the first time we've met him but Chloe, Chris & Ed really enjoyed being with him. Notice the flowers in the bathtub? That bathtub is from his home when Katrina hit. How clever of him to use it in such a creative way.
Mr. Edgar son, Randy, came out to see the team as they worked today. It's neat when the family of the homeowners takes and interest in the team and the work being done for their loved ones.
The work continues and we're going strong and plan to finish well tomorrow!
Ms. Betty's daughter, Mary, (top row in green lime shirt) stops by to see us each day. She visited for quite a while today. She is such a nice person. We found out today that Ms. Betty will need a new table when she moves into her home. Chris, Linda and Colley are members of a small group called, "The Mary & Martha Brigade" back in Pennsylvania. Our small group is purchasing a new table for her. It is very exciting to be able to do this for her!!!
Mr. Edgar son, Randy, came out to see the team as they worked today. It's neat when the family of the homeowners takes and interest in the team and the work being done for their loved ones.The work continues and we're going strong and plan to finish well tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
THE MISHAPS BEGIN
Joan tries to strangle Don ... something we've all been waiting for her to do!
Dave got a 1/2" splinter under his finger nail from his bunkbed.
Dave got a 1/2" splinter under his finger nail from his bunkbed.Hey, Sarah, how can we go back to camp and overthrow Chris! She makes us work too hard!! Let's think of a good plan!
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