Well, we made it. We went to Bogalusa, Louisiana for a whole week. We got in late last night. Also, we ditched church today (we had planned to - I let the pastor know myself- we needed to, we didn't feel guilty about it.... well, maybe a little...)
Here's a small sampling of what we did.
Our major task was Vacation Bible School at our host church. 
Beth and I were in charge of crafts. We had a blast with the kids!
Beth and I were in charge of crafts. We had a blast with the kids!Cameron and I were also part of a construction crew - we mostly did drywall work for a family who is still living in a FEMA trailer after two years. The problem down there is mainly that insurance companies left 
people high and dry. This family wasn't "poor" or even helpless, they just had no money to rebuild their house that had been destroyed. We were able to finish up the
drywalling and get the house ready to paint - starting with their laundry room. They were overjoyed at the prospect of not having to take their clothes to a laundry to wash them. (as soon as the water heater is installed.)
people high and dry. This family wasn't "poor" or even helpless, they just had no money to rebuild their house that had been destroyed. We were able to finish up the
drywalling and get the house ready to paint - starting with their laundry room. They were overjoyed at the prospect of not having to take their clothes to a laundry to wash them. (as soon as the water heater is installed.)Beth, Darian and Rachel helped to paint a neighborhood school - it needed painting b
adly. In this case this was a public school - but hadn't been maintained in a long, long time. They made it look great! There was a professional painter on our missions team - he really knew what he was doing. Our team learned a lot in the process.
adly. In this case this was a public school - but hadn't been maintained in a long, long time. They made it look great! There was a professional painter on our missions team - he really knew what he was doing. Our team learned a lot in the process.We also had planned on hosting a couple of neighborhood block parties. On Sunday night we had everything set up - including a full band stage and sound system - and a freak thunderstorm came out of nowhere - we got rained out. We set up tuesday at a nearby park - there were lots of people and we had a great time.
Oh well.
Oh well. Cameron helped tie balloon animals. He got quite good at it - really! 
We had one 
free evening, and were able to visit New Orleans for a few hours. (It really reminded me of Venice Beach, CA - with all the street performers and "Openness" - if you know what I mean.) There was a lot on display.
We had one 
free evening, and were able to visit New Orleans for a few hours. (It really reminded me of Venice Beach, CA - with all the street performers and "Openness" - if you know what I mean.) There was a lot on display. All in all, we had a great time!
(Except for sleeping on air mattresses on the floor - small price to pay.)
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Wow, Congrats. Looks like you had a great time. Handsome family as well!
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