We survived day two!! The eight of us that are working on the soup kitchen set the ambitious goal to finish hanging the insulation in the ceiling. It was at least ten degrees warmer up there in the rafters, but we steamed on ahead with the sweat in our eyes and almost completed our goal. At the end of the day we ran short on insulation--by only 8 pieces--but we will finish tomorrow!! Our next task is to insulate the walls in hopes that the drywall that was delivered today can be put up as soon as possible.
The current soup kitchen has set up across the street from the building we are working on, and the staff there is sweet enough to cook us lunch every day. They are so grateful and warm-hearted--willing to share everything that they have. All are so excited to move into their new building and be fully operational once again.
Our group of four that is working to finish drywalling a house had a lovely experience today. They were blessed enough to meet the homeowner and share in her stories. It is truely amazing how strong, positive, and hopeful these survivors are!
The town of Slidell has really come a long way back to being "normal" again. There are still a lot of businesses not open and houses not finished, but, things are really looking up for these people compared to a year ago. Later this week we will take a tour of areas that have not yet begun to recover--places that were flooded with 7 or more feet of water and oil combined. It is hard to believe that after all this time, the work is not finished, but it is a reminder that we still need to support these people with our time, sweat, prayers, and thoughts.
We would like to thank all of the families from our group that have supported us and allowed us to come down here to make a difference in the lives those who really need it. We would not be down here without your help!! Our support will be needed for years to come in this area. Being here really makes you think. It has helped us realize that we must give thanks for all that we have been given. Peace, love, and many thanks! Justin and Maggie
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Maggie & Cindy:
Sorry we are late on the post. Sounds like the work is going well. Good to hear that the heat is lower than last year. 100% left a small spot on my cellphone display to remind me of the work that we did.
Stay strong...each day is a new opportunity to move beyond the difficulties and into a new day. Your work (all of you) is greatly felt by the community. Hope multiples with that in the smiles and gratitude that people share while you are there. Remember that with every act you will make a lasting impression on those that experience those acts.
Peace,
David Alexander and Diane Schwiger-Alexander
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