Hi Everyone!
Today was day 4 on the worksite, and it's completely amazing to see how far the house has come in less than a week. Most of the day was spent finishing up the exterior detailing (staple guns, nail guns, paint, and LOTS of caulk), and we also starting painting the walls inside the house. Things were a little more tricky today, since the rain yesterday turned the dirt around the house into pure Mississippi mud...I personally took a tumble once or twice, and I'm sure I wasn't the only one! But luckily (or, actually not so luckily), the sun seemed to shine twice as brightly this afternoon, so the mud started to turn back into dirt (and we all started to melt a little in the humidity). Still, all in all, it was a very productive day, and we're all looking forward to finishing up our work and the dedication of the house tomorrow.
After returning to Lagniappe for well-deserved showers, dinner, and our daily devotional, a bunch of us headed out to check out a cafe called the Mocking Bird. It was a pretty neat place - the atmosphere was cool and relaxed, the live music was awesome, and the drinks were delicious. In fact, that iced mocha is the only reason I'm still awake enough to write this blog! We also ran into some of the Habitat volunteers while we were there, so it was nice to get to see what everyone looks like with clean clothes and no paint in their hair.
As always, we learned our verse of the day this morning during the drive to the site. Today's verse was Galatians 5:24-25 : "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." This verse really acts as a good reminder that, as Christians, we should try our hardest to be like Jesus - just as he was crucified for our sins, we should crucifiy our own sinful nature. Later in the day, Dan also shared with us the simple message of praise found in Psalm 113. Both of these passages clearly reiterate important aspects of following Jesus while on this trip.
With just one more working day left, we just ask for prayer that we will continue our injury-free streak through tomorrow afternoon. This entire experience has been so exciting, and it's great that no one has had to miss anything so far because of a hospital visit. Please pray that God will keep us safe for the remainder of our trip and help us to complete our task tomorrow. Also, we ask for prayers for the family who will be living in the house we're building, and that they will be able to enjoy their home for many, many years to come. And also, we'd like to praise the Lord for our team member Mike particularly, as tomorrow is his 17th birthday. (I'm personally hoping Kevin or John ordered a bouncy house, some ponies, and a clown to help us celebrate!)
And now, it's time for me to attempt to battle the caffine running through my veins and try to get some sleep before tomorrow morning!
Thanks for reading!
Haven
Today was day 4 on the worksite, and it's completely amazing to see how far the house has come in less than a week. Most of the day was spent finishing up the exterior detailing (staple guns, nail guns, paint, and LOTS of caulk), and we also starting painting the walls inside the house. Things were a little more tricky today, since the rain yesterday turned the dirt around the house into pure Mississippi mud...I personally took a tumble once or twice, and I'm sure I wasn't the only one! But luckily (or, actually not so luckily), the sun seemed to shine twice as brightly this afternoon, so the mud started to turn back into dirt (and we all started to melt a little in the humidity). Still, all in all, it was a very productive day, and we're all looking forward to finishing up our work and the dedication of the house tomorrow.
After returning to Lagniappe for well-deserved showers, dinner, and our daily devotional, a bunch of us headed out to check out a cafe called the Mocking Bird. It was a pretty neat place - the atmosphere was cool and relaxed, the live music was awesome, and the drinks were delicious. In fact, that iced mocha is the only reason I'm still awake enough to write this blog! We also ran into some of the Habitat volunteers while we were there, so it was nice to get to see what everyone looks like with clean clothes and no paint in their hair.
As always, we learned our verse of the day this morning during the drive to the site. Today's verse was Galatians 5:24-25 : "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." This verse really acts as a good reminder that, as Christians, we should try our hardest to be like Jesus - just as he was crucified for our sins, we should crucifiy our own sinful nature. Later in the day, Dan also shared with us the simple message of praise found in Psalm 113. Both of these passages clearly reiterate important aspects of following Jesus while on this trip.
With just one more working day left, we just ask for prayer that we will continue our injury-free streak through tomorrow afternoon. This entire experience has been so exciting, and it's great that no one has had to miss anything so far because of a hospital visit. Please pray that God will keep us safe for the remainder of our trip and help us to complete our task tomorrow. Also, we ask for prayers for the family who will be living in the house we're building, and that they will be able to enjoy their home for many, many years to come. And also, we'd like to praise the Lord for our team member Mike particularly, as tomorrow is his 17th birthday. (I'm personally hoping Kevin or John ordered a bouncy house, some ponies, and a clown to help us celebrate!)
And now, it's time for me to attempt to battle the caffine running through my veins and try to get some sleep before tomorrow morning!
Thanks for reading!
Haven
The house at the end of Day 4!
1 comment:
WOW! Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us at home. It is amazing what a bunch of dedicated people can do in 1 week. I am sure the family who is moving in will never forget you and your hard work.
Lynette O'Neil
Hudson,MA
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