Friday, July 2, 2010
Cooks & meals
Doug, Jim & Julie keep us much more than just fed. The meals are first rate, plentiful and snacks are always available. Wednesday was family dinner night & NOBODY WENT AWAY HUNGRY!
Tarpons - Thursday
Today we were able to put in the last 3 windows, lay down the new tile floor, re-attached the old linoleum. Siding was being put up. We had another great lunch with prayer and devotion with Ms. Lacey.
SASHA - Thursday
Great progress was made today. The main landing area of the wheelchair ramp and the side steps were completed. Jimmy now has a sturdy & safe entrance to his home and a place to sit and enjoy the day.
Scott & Camden are becoming experts with the circular saw - their building skills amaze me! Laura and Nicole did some premium hammering at getting the deck nailed down. All the thumbs are still in the right place! Their patience and eagerness to learn shows that they have a heart to serve. The decking and the floor joists all came out right, with Keri's master precision of measuring & marking the posts and seting the first stringer for the stairs. Ian keeps us reminded that Christ comes first and leads us in prayer and devotion. He is always smiling and ready to do anything that you ask him.
We celebrated today's success with the girls dancing on the new deck, and it's still standing! We gave Jimmie the mosiac cross that MUMC made for the residents. It was a moving moment for all the crew and Jimmy.
Scott & Camden are becoming experts with the circular saw - their building skills amaze me! Laura and Nicole did some premium hammering at getting the deck nailed down. All the thumbs are still in the right place! Their patience and eagerness to learn shows that they have a heart to serve. The decking and the floor joists all came out right, with Keri's master precision of measuring & marking the posts and seting the first stringer for the stairs. Ian keeps us reminded that Christ comes first and leads us in prayer and devotion. He is always smiling and ready to do anything that you ask him.
We celebrated today's success with the girls dancing on the new deck, and it's still standing! We gave Jimmie the mosiac cross that MUMC made for the residents. It was a moving moment for all the crew and Jimmy.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Thursday - Day Camp
Our last full day of Sonshine Camp started with singing and dancing some of our favorite songs. Pauley joined us and quickly picked up the motions while catching the enthusiasm of the children.
We enjoyed playing a water relay with severqal hot and sweaty children choosing to douse themselves with buckets and buckets of water.
Indoor activities included Bible stories, more games and crafts. The boys and girls at the camp dearly love spending time with the youth, and the feeling is mutual! It has been difficult for the youth to split their time between the worksite and the daycamp opportunities.
Friday will be a fun morning as we take the campers to a city park for fun and games. "Mr. B" and "Miss Marylin" will share their face painting talents while "Miss Laurie will help the children make mosiac cross necklaces. It will be difficult to say goodby to our new friends, but we will cherish our memories for a lifetime.
Justice League - Thursday
Today was an awesome day for the Justice League. We went back to Tommie's home and completed her deck and stairs off the back door. Tommie did not want to see the new stairs until completion. When we were done, some of the crew went in and brought Tommie out the back door. She was overwhelmed! We had lunch with her and gave her the cement and stained glass cross that MUMC made for each family. We all signed tha back of it..
After that we moved on to build yet another set of stairs. The group had to deal with wasps, bees, fire ants and soft septage beds while building the stairs. They worked through without complaint, and the job is done!. June Bug, the gentleman who lives there, was very happy to have a safe way out of the back of his house now.
We all are a little sad that tomorrow (Friday) is our last work day together. We have become so close over this week. Tomorrow's job - reframe the back door at JUne Bug's house - Look Out Wasps, We Are Coming Back!
After that we moved on to build yet another set of stairs. The group had to deal with wasps, bees, fire ants and soft septage beds while building the stairs. They worked through without complaint, and the job is done!. June Bug, the gentleman who lives there, was very happy to have a safe way out of the back of his house now.
We all are a little sad that tomorrow (Friday) is our last work day together. We have become so close over this week. Tomorrow's job - reframe the back door at JUne Bug's house - Look Out Wasps, We Are Coming Back!
Alabanjo's - Thursday
Yesterday Katy dodged and outran many wasps, but alas, one clever wasp came after her at the water cooler and stung her ear! But she toughed it out, and is now back to work. We've all signed our boards we've been replacing on the house. and Jon-Anthony's Lowes's apron has come in handy, since he's carrying all the nails and screws of every kind that we could need. Everyone has been taking turns at the power saw, with Neil giving us words of wisdom and encouragement. Caelyn has mad skills pounding nails, and scraping ceiling paint that needs to be redone. Meghan and Jon-Anthony were our roofing experts, tarring in patches that needed sealing. Madi, who says "Hi Mom!", was our painting queen, only stopping to help me re-screen some screen windows. We did a team effort devotion this morning with EVERYONE contributing - It was Amazing! Lauren.....
Thursday - Spudnuts
Holly- Went to the day camp today and had fun getting her hair done. The little kids love braiding the girl’s hair and it is adorable. While she was gone she had two little puppies crying over her being missing. It’s going to be really hard to leave those little cuties tomorrow.
Mike- Mike-ism of the day “We’re burning daylight!” Add that to the list along with “Measure once, cut it till it fits” and “Lord give me patience!” We found that will modern day tools, a job goes amazingly fast. A fun day ended with a trip to Sonic for shakes and then a little dance to the song Bulletproof.
Cindy- Due to Holly’s absence we all had to really look after the puppies. It was difficult to keep them out of the road. Even though the puppies made it difficult to focus we got a lot done. It was incredible how when it comes down to it, we all came together to get so many jobs done. The Mike-ism “Measure once, cut it till it fits,” really came into play while using the circular saw, but with James’ help it eventually worked.
.James- Found out that fuzzy foam + fuzzy beard = pain for his chin but giggles for the rest of the group. He also found his calling by making “earrings” for Cindy out of left over foam. Unfortunately he burned his fingers after finding out that the foam can go through gloves. Even though he went through a lot of pain today, he still loved all the fun to be had with the staple gun and foam.
Sami- Unavailable at the time due to Mr. Sandman giving her an extra dose of sand.
Sabrina- Unfortunately the rest of the work group found out how ticklish I was today. Even though I’m being poked in the side till I’m rolling on the floor giggling it’s still been a productive day. A lot of jobs finished at the job site yet it still seems like there are many to get done. I couldn’t ask for a better (or funnier) work group.
Mike- Mike-ism of the day “We’re burning daylight!” Add that to the list along with “Measure once, cut it till it fits” and “Lord give me patience!” We found that will modern day tools, a job goes amazingly fast. A fun day ended with a trip to Sonic for shakes and then a little dance to the song Bulletproof.
Cindy- Due to Holly’s absence we all had to really look after the puppies. It was difficult to keep them out of the road. Even though the puppies made it difficult to focus we got a lot done. It was incredible how when it comes down to it, we all came together to get so many jobs done. The Mike-ism “Measure once, cut it till it fits,” really came into play while using the circular saw, but with James’ help it eventually worked.
.James- Found out that fuzzy foam + fuzzy beard = pain for his chin but giggles for the rest of the group. He also found his calling by making “earrings” for Cindy out of left over foam. Unfortunately he burned his fingers after finding out that the foam can go through gloves. Even though he went through a lot of pain today, he still loved all the fun to be had with the staple gun and foam.
Sami- Unavailable at the time due to Mr. Sandman giving her an extra dose of sand.
Sabrina- Unfortunately the rest of the work group found out how ticklish I was today. Even though I’m being poked in the side till I’m rolling on the floor giggling it’s still been a productive day. A lot of jobs finished at the job site yet it still seems like there are many to get done. I couldn’t ask for a better (or funnier) work group.
Thursday - Quiet Riot
Day 4 was AMAZING! Team Quiet Riot primed, painted the walls and leveled & preped the floor in the mastur bedroom. Tiling of the shower walls is complete and dry walling is moving forward.
After a maazing devotion time with our host family - the YellowHammer Chain Gang showed up with energy and tools! Next thing we knew, a window was installed & the rotten floor of the entryway was cut out and replaced. We were blessed with their help!
After a maazing devotion time with our host family - the YellowHammer Chain Gang showed up with energy and tools! Next thing we knew, a window was installed & the rotten floor of the entryway was cut out and replaced. We were blessed with their help!
The McBama Jamas and the Holy Spudnuts (Wednesday - Work Day 3)
We are so thankful that June Bug joined us for dinner.
Cindy discovered self confidence as she operated the circular saw without mikes supervision. The finger will remain on ice until we find a worthy hospital to reattach it.
God granted Mike all the patience in the world today now he just needs the hands of a carpenter, I'm sure Cindy can help with that. The floor was a challenge but we knocked it out, literally, and ended up on top.
Holly insisted on feeding the adorable puppies, so we stopped by the local IGA and bought a Huge bag of puppy chow. She made sure they would like it by tasting it herself. The bowls were quite full for two little puppies.
Sami (Lee) is so happy the screen is finally finished after 3 days hard work. She never wants to see another staple or nail again and she's finished her last finishing nail
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Sabrina had a heart wrenching experience at the day camp. Even though her heart is broken for all the pain the kids have been through and the fact that she will never see them again, she feels so blessed to have had the experience. If those little children are the future than the world will be in wonderful, loving hands.
James has a special saying when cutting a piece of wood, "measure once, cut until it fits. He also discovered that the Droid does do. And hatchets (even dull ones) are excellent tool to take out bad floors. Now only if Mike knew how to sharpen such tools it might have taken half the time!
Cindy discovered self confidence as she operated the circular saw without mikes supervision. The finger will remain on ice until we find a worthy hospital to reattach it.
God granted Mike all the patience in the world today now he just needs the hands of a carpenter, I'm sure Cindy can help with that. The floor was a challenge but we knocked it out, literally, and ended up on top.
Holly insisted on feeding the adorable puppies, so we stopped by the local IGA and bought a Huge bag of puppy chow. She made sure they would like it by tasting it herself. The bowls were quite full for two little puppies.
Sami (Lee) is so happy the screen is finally finished after 3 days hard work. She never wants to see another staple or nail again and she's finished her last finishing nail
.
Sabrina had a heart wrenching experience at the day camp. Even though her heart is broken for all the pain the kids have been through and the fact that she will never see them again, she feels so blessed to have had the experience. If those little children are the future than the world will be in wonderful, loving hands.
James has a special saying when cutting a piece of wood, "measure once, cut until it fits. He also discovered that the Droid does do. And hatchets (even dull ones) are excellent tool to take out bad floors. Now only if Mike knew how to sharpen such tools it might have taken half the time!
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