It has been awhile since I have mixed up 80 pounds of concrete. Ten years ago it didn't seem quite as heavy! We were able to pour a front step and a pad for the air conditioner. I also sealed the bathroom tile and continued with some painting. On Thursdays, the homeowners are invited to have dinner with us and we were so pleased to finally be able to meet Lionel ... the man whose home we have been working on. He operates cranes on an oil rig so we weren't sure he was going to be back in time... but he made it. After dinner I led some songs that had folks clapping, shouting and doing a few other crazy things and then it was time to hear from the homeowners. Their testimonies are powerful and inspiring ...and full of hope. The appreciation expressed to us was genuine, sincere and humble. I've been thinking how I wouldreact if all of my pocessions were gone in an instant? I hope I would have the strength and courage I've witnessed here this week!
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