Hey y'all!
Today we woke up at 6:30am once again. Suprisingly we don't even need the teachers to wake us up anymore. Our bodies are now programed to waking up at very early hours. The girls were even up a little bit earlier to prepare for their special suprise. On a Walmart run earlier this week, all the girls bought $5 navy blue t-shirts that say "Mississippi Rocks" and camo bandanas. Of course, just the plain t-shirts were not enough. We had to make them cut-offs, but of course not too low! We all braided our hair and wore our camo boys' cargo shorts as well. The teachers and boys thought our "surprise" was rather humorous. We thought we looked pretty good! After our usual breakfast, we, eager to finish our houses, hurried to the worksite. Once there the "McGower" team started to finish painting their house blue while the other group finished siding their house. The blazing sun was at its finest today, and many breaks were necessary for all of us. Brian was a great help to everyone on the worksite as our very own DPU (Dehydration Prevention Unit). His job was rather simple. He filled a water gun with our drinking water and squirted us all. We were never so happy to be drenched with freezing cold water. When not squirting people, Brian took a nap under the tent. Mrs. Donnelly was happy to wake him up with a full bucket of freezing cold water. After a long day of work, around 4:00 we had our house dedications. Each house held a brief prayer service in honor of the families and the workers who built the families' homes. We also took lots of pictures in front of our newly built homes. We finished up at the worksite at around 5:15 and raced home to beat the Chicago group to the showers. Unfortunately, we didn't succeed. The line was out the door! Dinner wasn't a huge hit tonight, but the trip to get snowballs definitely made up for the Salisbury steak. After our snowballs, we all gathered outside for reflection. Somehow our reflections are lots of fun and always end in laughter! It was a great end to our work week. Luckily, our curfew has been extended from 10:30 to 11:00 tonight! We are all excited to venture to New Orleans tomorrow!
Love, Sarah and Kate :)
p.s. If you want to check out more pictures from our worksites, go to www.habitatbw.org and click pictures!
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A saw now Jilly...Dad has so much work he has been putting off for you upon your return. You are his only daughter that has universal tool ability...we got you a part time job at Home Depot too. The house looks like a home. CONGRATULATIONS to all of you. I missed hearing from you tonight. You really need to take the horse drawn carriage ride in New Orleans. You will love it there. The history is so beautiful. Appreciate every moment. Don't forget to take an Aciphex...those biegnets are awesome...CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY....Miss you tons Jillybean. Love, mom
ReplyDeleteGenny, You did a great job. The houses are awesome for one week's work! It's truly amazing that you guys built an entire house in one week. Have fun in New Orleans and Be Careful! Have a safe trip back! We can't wait to see you! Say a prayer to St. Christopher. God bless you. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteDear Brit: I only hope that you continue with your gourmet treats from Walmart once you arrive home. Walmart ROCKS. The group as a whole has accomplished something to be proud of for the rest of your lives. Again, never to be forgotten. I sure you as an individual will look at things differently. My love to all of you for your labor of love. Hope your can enjoy the rest of your trip. Be safe and have a little fun. My love to all and especially you Brit. Marg a/k/a (LULU)
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone, especially Brittany, we hope you had a fun and relaxing day, a little bit different. Each of you have so much to be proud of for the rest of your lives. Just think of all the stories you will be able to tell and NOT tell. All of your labor of love will be rewarded over and over and over. It will be remembered forever. Enjoy what is left of your adventure. We will say prayers for a safe and uneventful trip home. Love to everyone and Brittany CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!!! WE LOVE YOU TONS AND TONS. HUGS AND KISSES. I can't believe it is the last comment.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, wonderful to hear from you the other night...I had the phone in the kayak and almost dropped it when the phone rang (bring back memories) We have everything ready at the lake when you come home.. Now that the houses are completed you can wind down and have friends up the lake this week and a party to celebrate-water is great..The dedication service at the homesites looked very moving-what a difference you and your prep friends have made to these families..you have changed them in so many ways..I can tell from the pics from Habitat that you really can paint, we saved a project for you at the lake...hope you had a wonderful time in New Orleans and we pray that y'all have a safe trip back home...Miss you
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Love, Mom and Dad