Our time in New Orleans this year is coming to an end…we have worked hard, met new friends, worshiped, consumed great food, laughed, shed a few tears and experienced great pride in a job well done! This evening at dinner we shared our top highlights of the week which were heartfelt and abundant. We will [...]
There is much to celebrate this year in New Orleans. On every block we would see homes that were repainted and being repaired. People were moving back to their homes. There is still much work to be done. Many homes remain boarded up, which means that they may at some time be repaired and occupied. Streets [...]
It’s hard to believe that it is Friday and our work in New Orleans is completed. We all have special memories of this week, but I think most people would say that hearing the stories of our homeowners were among the most special. Yesterday we finished Joyce’s home and she treated us to a wonderful [...]
Our group worked as one big team today to complete the painting of Joyce’s June Berry House. At times there were 15 of us painting, caulking, cleaning downspouts, painting flower boxes, address numbers and garden decor. The house is beautiful and we must drive by tomorrow to see the new hurricane shutters that will be [...]
Four of us worked this week on a second painting project at Doris’s home. Her house had been in 4 feet of water. Her home had been completely resided and painted by UCC Disaster Ministries. Crew Boss, Joe, along with Randy, Barb and I were dispatched on Monday afternoon to paint her carport and storage [...]
All week I have been asking my questions of all the “experienced” trippers. My biggest and often repeated question has been, “But, where did the water come from?” I knew the water came from Lake Ponchartrain, and that it was on the north of town, but in all our drives we never really saw it. [...]
Today one group (Joe, Barb, Randy and Linda) worked hard to finish painting Doris’ shed and carport in a tri-colored combo. The place looks complete and the crew seems satisfied with their work.
Joyce’s house is coming along nicely as well. The June Berry color gives renewed hope and life to the older home. The shed [...]
We know many of these quotes will not make sense to all of you, but we can tell you we are having a lot of fun deciding which of our wealth of wisdom shared with each other makes the quote of the day list…and we are getting better as now each group ( June Berry [...]
Monday evening is the tradional potluck put on by the members of Little Farms. They bring all their best, traditional southern cooking. We feasted on Cat Fish, Shrimp, Corn pudding, red beans and rice, chicken, vegie dishes, salad and some very tasty desserts. I had a bit of everything and for dessert [...]