Thursday, February 14, 2008
Today was another full day at the work site, working from 7:30 to 3:30. It is exciting to see the progress we have made on the five houses. Two of the houses are now ready for the pre-drywall inspection, and the other three have all been roofed and have most of the siding up. Door locks have been added, insulation has been stapled up, and most if not all the closets, kitchens, and bathrooms are ‘blocked.’ Everyone worked really hard today, wanting to get as much done as we possibly could with only one day remaining to make a difference.
On this Valentine’s Day, we are reminded of all the love we have been shown in a very tangible way – food! This evening we had a delicious gumbo dinner in a church member’s home. Each week a member does this for the RHINO volunteers. In the year and a half that this has been happening, no member has served more than once – “they are lined up, wanting to do this,” we were told. This is their way of showing their love to people who come to ‘help us out.’ Our hostess was Michelle Murphy, mother of three children and the Director of Christian Education at the church. Her parents were present also and we were told that her grandmother was a charter member of the church.
At the work site today, we were delivered lunch by the Trinity Episcopal Church. We were told that someone donated the specially designed truck that delivers lunches to volunteers 28 days a month. The ministry is called Mobile Fishes and Loaves. Church volunteers stock up the truck and head out about 11 a.m. to spread some love in a tangible way to other volunteers.
The other evening meals prepared by Jim and served by volunteers at the church have been a culinary delight. Jim takes great pride in preparing nutritious and filling dinner meals, and in keeping our kitchen stocked with breakfast foods, snacks and lunch makings.
We have been very grateful for these love offerings as we find ourselves becoming more and more tired from our physical labors. We are finding new muscles each day and they are beginning to feel overworked.
We are grateful also for the love offering from the Presbytery which has helped make this experience possible. Happy Valentines’ Day!
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Mavis & others,
Know that your writings of love in turn warm our hearts and encourage us to reflect on the depth & breadth of love that is found in our own lives!
Although the comments are few, I'm sure many others are, like me, thoroughly enjoying your blogs and remembering similar mission trips where we were tested and grew w/ each passing day! Much love to all & deep appreciation to each for your participation in this trip!
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