Mission Trip Monday Update

You wanna know how to get a group of Sr. High in their rooms and beds by 10:30?  Work them pretty hard in warm weather.  So they are all headed to dreamland and I decided to blog.  It was a productive day that started at Mrs Richard’s home as we did some removal of shingles and old roofing material after her new one was installed.  Her home was one of the fortunate ones on Alabama Rd.  Her next door neighbors’ home was not spared as they were hit much harder.  It was nice to see someone who was fortunate yet so appreciative of the help she was getting.
Then we did some clearing of brush and debris at a site on ware rd. to prep the site for barbed wire fencing to be repaired or reinstalled.  We met Ray, who was our coordinator from Open House Volunteers today.  What a unique man with so many levels to his personality.  He has been a blessing to so many.  We are anticipating a tour with Ray in the coming days of some of the devastation and the coinciding stories.  That was the most eye opening part of the day for me.  I had seen pictures of the damage.  But the amount of damage that stems for miles and miles was frankly overwhelming to me as a volunteer.  I am sure the folks at Open House feel overwhelmed on a regular basis.  These people have incredible drive and compassion and commitment to see this work through till the end -which is no where near at this point.  My heart is burdened for them.  Please.keep.them and these families in your prayers. 
Well it is time for me to head to dreamland as well.  Hope to update again soon including some pics. So long for now ceom Apison, TN.

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