Today was the 2nd working day of the mission trip. Our group is split amongst three worksites. The first group is working at the offices. The second group is working at the DeJean house gutting a bathroom, replacing siding and replacing two sets of windows. The third group is working at the Fontenot house replacing ceiling tiles across the entire ceiling. I have been at the DeJean house both days and have a better appreciation for the effectiveness of "liquid nails" after chiselling the stuff off to prep for the replacement wallboard. The best part has been getting to know the DeJean family. I've conversed the most with Howard (the dad) and Brinston (his stepson-Age 9). Brinston has a birthday 2 days after mine and has a dog named Ali (a big slobbery boxer) that faithfully follows him around. Sometimes when I open the back door from the backyard, where we are cutting the wallboard, the door bumps into the dog. The dog doesn't seem to mind people being around. That's good, as we've taken over the back of their house. The family has been so friendly and so happy we're there. The mom said she is so looking forward to not having to look at the holes in her bathroom wall (in several spots). The mom has stayed out of the way, but Brinston is a curious young man -very bright- wants to be a helper. I'm looking forward to hopefully finishing the bathroom tomorrow with the other four people in my group. It's hot hard work, but there are words of reward I hear each day. I'm ready to return tomorrow morning. --April Dickson
The group working at the Fontenot house consists of myself, Christine Farris, my husband, Chad Farris, the Wilson girls, Meredith and Bea, Rachel Dickson, Derek Farris and Carey Boyd. Our second day at the Fontenot house was very productive. The kids have been amazing, and they love demolition. We are replacing the 12 inch ceiling tiles in the den, kitchen, hallway, bathroom, bedroom and closet. We have the den almost done and half of the kitchen done. There have been a few tricky spots, but we're hanging in there...no pun intended. -- Chad and Christine Farris
Four of us are working in the volunteer offices; Carolyn McKee, Carlotte Boyd, Rebecca Anderson and myself. So far we have redone all the files in the office for a total of 8 4-drawer files. Thousands of files needed alphabetizing. That is done as of today. The next project is taking those files and putting them on the computer. Carolyn is taking charge of that. We will see what other projects they have in store for us tomorrow. On top of that, Carlette and I have been doing the shopping each day and cooking breakfast and supper each day. (We did go out for supper tonight) I am not used to cooking for 19 every day, but everyone is very appreciative. We are ready for tomorrow. Please keep your prayers coming. -- Diane Anderson
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