Today was the first time our SCLA group split up. The two Rafs went with the Colorado family along with Ron and Marj to build a fence at a job site. Their day did not go quite as planned as they ran into complications. (Tree roots, late deliveries, not enough delivery workers, Portuguese language barrier, etc.)
The other group (Zoe, Sammy, Sam, Katelin, and Madison) did a variety of tasks. We started by cleaning the parsonage and then traveled to our first job site. We helped Heather move her shingles to the side of the road where the city trucks would come to remove them. Heather and her family were choosing to reroof their home by themselves. The shingles we took off the roof over time and it was good to see the bare ground under the piles. We finished the shingles around noon then headed back to the parsonage to finish laundry and eat lunch. We enjoyed FaceTiming with some of our classes back in Minnesota. This group then split once again. Sammy and Madison stayed to help make dinner, while Sam, Zoe, and Katelin went to check out two potential job sites. On Monday, we are planning on helping Brian put up a fence. His family of 4 are living on their property in a shed and a camper while they rebuild their home. We then went to Violet's home (an 80-year-old lady who lost almost every tree on her property). She rode out the storm in her small home with only her super cute dog named Toby. We are helping her tomorrow, pending weather. Sam, Zoe, and Katelin then went back to the parsonage to cut the grass of the parsonage and neighbor.
The night commenced with a devotion by Pastor and a shrimp dinner.
A few highlights of the day:
- Sammy thinking they were shindigs, not shingles
- Playing Volleyball in the backyard
- Going to the beach with Brian
- Shimp Conversations with Pastor Enter
- Playing with Violet's dog
Madison and Katelin having a Shingle Shindig
Before the Shindig
After the Shindig
Some of the trees we are planning to clean up tomorrow
Violet's dog Toby enjoyed giving kisses
The hurricane lasted over three hours
and there were over 120 tornados
Getting a snack at Walmart!
Thanks for all your hard work, guys. I’m sure it’s greatly appreciated!
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