We arrived to Ocean Springs at Noon on Sunday. The first two people we met were Sherrill & Claudia. They were there to take us to our first house we were going to work on starting Monday. I jumped in the car with the two of them and started listening to their story. Would you believe they moved from North Carolina on May 29th to come help volunteers work in the area? They actually traded their home for a motor home and live in a church parking lot. Guess what they need most? Teams of volunteers who want to come help rebuild houses for families. I couldn't have asked for a better pair of people to meet the first day. I know that God put them in my path for the purpose of developing a long term relationship in ministry. I can't wait for you to meet this couple!
Today we started working at an old house that is owned by an 83 year old lady named Nina. For over two years (since Katrina) she has lived in this house where the roof was blown off and it rained for days inside. Today, our team of eight ripped out ten windows and replaced them, installed duct work for central air & heating, replaced the insulation, removed all the old nails from the wall studs and got 3/4 of the ceiling and walls dry walled. We'll go back tomorrow to finish.
Tonight we were invited to Sadie Michelini's house where she lives with her daughter. Sadie is a young 82 years! They wanted a team of volunteers to come eat dinner with them because they were grateful for previous volunteers who helped rebuild their house. We had a meal that was prepared for a king! We listened to their stories of what happened to their family in that house when Katrina arrived. I can't even begin to imagine the chaos. The flood/water line was still on the inside of the garage door. Their house now is very beautiful and warm because of their servant hearts. Thank you so much Sadie and Maria... it was wonderful!
I wish we could do so much more to help these people. Volunteers and finances are two crucial elements to helping this ministry advance. The cool thing is... in talking with Sherril... we know that God can do whatever He wants! We are just along for the ride...
Today we started working at an old house that is owned by an 83 year old lady named Nina. For over two years (since Katrina) she has lived in this house where the roof was blown off and it rained for days inside. Today, our team of eight ripped out ten windows and replaced them, installed duct work for central air & heating, replaced the insulation, removed all the old nails from the wall studs and got 3/4 of the ceiling and walls dry walled. We'll go back tomorrow to finish.
Tonight we were invited to Sadie Michelini's house where she lives with her daughter. Sadie is a young 82 years! They wanted a team of volunteers to come eat dinner with them because they were grateful for previous volunteers who helped rebuild their house. We had a meal that was prepared for a king! We listened to their stories of what happened to their family in that house when Katrina arrived. I can't even begin to imagine the chaos. The flood/water line was still on the inside of the garage door. Their house now is very beautiful and warm because of their servant hearts. Thank you so much Sadie and Maria... it was wonderful!
I wish we could do so much more to help these people. Volunteers and finances are two crucial elements to helping this ministry advance. The cool thing is... in talking with Sherril... we know that God can do whatever He wants! We are just along for the ride...
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