Gifts and a Roof

There's nothing like getting absolutely covered in dirt and grime with friends that buiild bonds. Today we spent the morning finishing a roof for a house build by First Presbyterian Church in Athens, AL. It was exhausting work, but thrilling to see the end result. We are all fulfilled in seeing a home complete.

Our group was giving the option of resting in the afternoon or working some more on the home we built previosly. We decided to do the work. The volunteers were surprised, but the commitment we showed connected with them and they pitched in dispite the heat and sore backs from the morning's work. Even David Rodriguez, the current director of Faith Ministry came and mixed cement with everyone.

The ladies took time to get to know the family closer and then went shopping for school supplies for the 6 children. Erika asked that we not get a house warming gift, but rather school supplies. Education is the key to opportunities around the world, so providing supplies will help the children get one step closer.

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Thanks for the prayers and kind words.