well, here we are at the end of 2009. so many things have happened in the last 365 days. some were great and some not so. hopefully 2010 brings a happy and healthy year for all.
i don't usually make resolutions because there is no way i will keep them past january 1st but this year i am making one. i resolve to lend a hand to those who need my help in any way that God leads me. i have been blessed with so much in my life. but, i also have some of the fears that others have. while i am not homeless, i worry daily that our jobs will always be there. while i have food to eat i worry that i may face hunger some day. while i have a loving family i worry that something could happen to them. think of those who have lost it all. lost jobs and family, everything but the clothes on their backs, their homes, their way of life. now think of the way that we can help. there are so many opportunities out there. i resolve to find them.
lark sanders has started a blog at larkn5.blogspot.com. it is going to be fun to follow this 2010 mission trip from both of our perspectives. if we are on different teams we will be able to share with you two projects from the inside. if we are on the same team it will be fun to share his "professional" view and my "apprentice" view. He knows what he is doing - i just do what i can. hey - i'm a pro with a paint brush or a broom but that's about the end of my professional talents. i can follow directions though and have learned how to stay out of the way. we will find out on tuesday our teams and what we will be doing. well, the teams all right but what we will be doing is fluid and subject to change at any moment. for example - every year i have been put on the landscaping team and those of you who know me well know i don't do landscaping. hate it. so i prayed! hard! and so far i have not had to even pick up a rake. but - if i had to do the landscaping, believe me, i would. maybe i'd even enjoy it.
it is time for me to get going now. i have to go find my "tub" and start packing it with my work clothes. i'm a girl - i pack too much. it takes time to get that much together....
wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year. may we all help our fellow man in any way we are called to do. may we share our love and our blessings.
i love you all. see you in 2010!
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SUNSHINE!
Gotta love it!
PAYING THE TOLL
It costs $3 to cross lake Pontchartrain but it is well worth it
CROSSING THE LAKE
NEW ORLEANS
Our first view of New Orleans at the end of the bridge. We were glad to be here.
Our first stop Hernando Mississippi
This is where we get the grits!
Camp Restore
Our Next Stop
Camp Restore
Our home for the next week
THE BUNKROOM
We have the "best" accomodations
THE OPEN ROAD
view going down the road to Slidell LA and the bridge across the lake
PASTOR BAERWOLF LEADING BIBLE STUDY
NIGHTLY WE HAD A BIBLE STUDY. THE FIRST NIGHT IT WAS PASTOR B'S TURN
WORKING ON THE FIREPLACE
Joe is capping off the gas. It is unsafe
BOURBON STREET LIGHTS
WONDERFUL BREAD PUDDING AT PAT O'BRIENS
There was a lot of food that night
ALMOST DONE WITH THE FLOOR
The "kids" learned a lot. That's Matt with the TA DA pose, Dillen working with the flooring with "Papa Joe" supervising and teaching
THE "GROUT CREW" HARD AT WORK
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOUSE
This is why they worry about cold - these pipes are exposed to the cold
OUR CREW!
This was the last day. We were really tired but felt so good about what we had accomplished
THE FURNACE!
Yup, this is how they heat their house
YOU CAN SEE HOW SMALL THE FURNACE IS
You can tell that this was underwater. I hope it works.
A BRAD PITT HOUSE
Nice Ginny ! I hope that i can get moving for a "pre" stuff as you did ! nice job :-) .Being on differnt teams would be a plus for our home churches...Have a safe New Year.
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