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We followed the well established pattern of waking up at 6:00, packing lunches and eating breakfast. Scott Eldredge led us in our morning devotion time. Scott shared some of the reasons he felt led to be here quoting hid grandfather and scripture. In honor of the African American nuns who started the convent 150 years ago, Scott led us in a rousing rendition of “Oh Happy Day”. Rick led us in prayer and we packed up all the supplies needed for the day.
Bill, Chris and Scott H. installed fire doors at the MDS building on Hayne Blvd. Floyd, Phil, Judy, Dale, Maggie and Benjamin continued their projects At Cataline’s home.
Floyd, Dale and Phil finished the front porch railing and are now cutting railing for the handicap porch for the next MDS group to finish. Maggie and Judy will finish the last coat of paint tomorrow morning. This will finish all the interior walls and ceilings. They will paint as much of trim moldings as possible before we leave tomorrow.
At Nolan and Rosalie’s home, Randy L. finished the plumbing; Duane built and painted a door for the back hot water heater room. Arlan took down the lath from a ceiling and was cover with all kinds of dirt. Glen, Mike and Randy M hung dry wall. Rick and Scott did the first co
at of drywall mud in the front rooms. Ernie scrapped and painted the security door.
Mike Wilson bought three hanging baskets for us. Two were hung on Nolan and Rosalie’s porch and one given to Miss Kay, a very sweet neighbor who we talk to each day. She is grateful for what MDS is doing for her neighborhood and gives us God’s blessing. Rosalie McKendall made a home-cooked Creole meal for us tonight. Her son delivered two pans of rice and a big pot of rice and beans (including ham, bacon and sausage). This was in additions to the fantastic meal planned by our cooks Ruth and Edna. We had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, roast turkey with cranberries, mixed bean salad, lettuce salad. This was topped off with ice cream and a surprise birthday cake in the shape of a violin for Mike Wilson. After dinner, we are planning to visit the 9th ward with Leonard. The 9th ward was heavily flooded and has little cleanup and renovation. This is the neighborhood where Brad Pitt has pledge money to redevelop.
Several members of our group have gone to Home Depot or Lowes for supply runs with Mike Wilson. It is a fascinating experience because it is 5 times busier than the busiest times at home. They are constantly restocking and have armed guards at the exits.
We intend to work until about 1:00 tomorrow. We will come back to the convent for a lunch of leftover rice and beans. We will clean the MDS vans and trucks, our rooms, take showers and hit the road. We will drive through the night and arrive home sometime Saturday afternoon.
We followed the well established pattern of waking up at 6:00, packing lunches and eating breakfast. Scott Eldredge led us in our morning devotion time. Scott shared some of the reasons he felt led to be here quoting hid grandfather and scripture. In honor of the African American nuns who started the convent 150 years ago, Scott led us in a rousing rendition of “Oh Happy Day”. Rick led us in prayer and we packed up all the supplies needed for the day.
Bill, Chris and Scott H. installed fire doors at the MDS building on Hayne Blvd. Floyd, Phil, Judy, Dale, Maggie and Benjamin continued their projects At Cataline’s home.
Floyd, Dale and Phil finished the front porch railing and are now cutting railing for the handicap porch for the next MDS group to finish. Maggie and Judy will finish the last coat of paint tomorrow morning. This will finish all the interior walls and ceilings. They will paint as much of trim moldings as possible before we leave tomorrow.
At Nolan and Rosalie’s home, Randy L. finished the plumbing; Duane built and painted a door for the back hot water heater room. Arlan took down the lath from a ceiling and was cover with all kinds of dirt. Glen, Mike and Randy M hung dry wall. Rick and Scott did the first co
at of drywall mud in the front rooms. Ernie scrapped and painted the security door.Mike Wilson bought three hanging baskets for us. Two were hung on Nolan and Rosalie’s porch and one given to Miss Kay, a very sweet neighbor who we talk to each day. She is grateful for what MDS is doing for her neighborhood and gives us God’s blessing. Rosalie McKendall made a home-cooked Creole meal for us tonight. Her son delivered two pans of rice and a big pot of rice and beans (including ham, bacon and sausage). This was in additions to the fantastic meal planned by our cooks Ruth and Edna. We had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, roast turkey with cranberries, mixed bean salad, lettuce salad. This was topped off with ice cream and a surprise birthday cake in the shape of a violin for Mike Wilson. After dinner, we are planning to visit the 9th ward with Leonard. The 9th ward was heavily flooded and has little cleanup and renovation. This is the neighborhood where Brad Pitt has pledge money to redevelop.
Several members of our group have gone to Home Depot or Lowes for supply runs with Mike Wilson. It is a fascinating experience because it is 5 times busier than the busiest times at home. They are constantly restocking and have armed guards at the exits.
We intend to work until about 1:00 tomorrow. We will come back to the convent for a lunch of leftover rice and beans. We will clean the MDS vans and trucks, our rooms, take showers and hit the road. We will drive through the night and arrive home sometime Saturday afternoon.
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