Our Tuesday started off a little damp. After a hearty breakfast of eggs, biscuits and gravy we headed back to our work sites. We returned to Rampart street where our group began removing the vinyl siding. Work continued between rain showers with some folks securing window openings, yard cleanup and tearing down rotted termite invested wooden walls. The contest for the grungiest individual continued today, although Linn was a tough act to follow from Monday. Dave got a head start on the competition when Rock dumped the contents of a sludge filled roof gutter on him. The rain stopped, the humidity increased, as did the temperature; NO one was cold. Regardless of the weather, a great deal had been accomplished by the end of the day and we were all MORE than ready for a refreshing shower! To top it off we ended with a great homemade meal of Pastalaya (Jambalaya without the rice) by a local friend of Colleen's. Devotions were lead by Kate, the RHINO Coordinator from St Charles Presbyterian Church, which lead to individuals expressing their feelings and very personal experiences relating to their mission work here in New Orleans.
We are looking forward to continuing our good rebuilding projects tomorrow as we rebuild hope in New Orleans.
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I thought about the team last Sunday as I sat in Selwyn Presby Church in Charlotte, NC, and listened to a jazz ensemble play a song called "Whispering Hope." I loved the way the number sounded and felt and, for me, it captured the spirit of the sweat, toil, and love that is a relief team's greatest gift to New Orleans. All the best for a meaningful and productive week, Jean
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