today was the first day at the work sites. ASP has always labeled mondays as "mosey mondays", a day where we take our time, and really get to know our homeowners. i am working for a sweet, gentle woman named Ms. Hazel. she has been living in her home in the hollow for 46 years. you can tell the elements have really taken their toll on the house. we are going to replace her front patio and the roof for it, and make her a brand new one. we were able to deconstruct all of the old rotted wood, [in the process i found two spiders the size of a small dinner plate.] in preparation for tomorrow, work twice as hard tuesday...
i get so disheartened while i am down in appalachia every year. there is so much that needs to be done, and i wish i could do it all. it isn't just the homes in disrepair. it is the lack of industry, the lack of infrastructure, poor school systems, and so much more. and these people show so much FAITH and TRUST in GOD. i pray that He will deliver them and heal this area. i have so much, comparatively speaking, i only wish there was more i could give and do.
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This Summer, God has presented me with several adventures to take part in. He has called me to be His hands and feet in places like Florida, North Carolina, Costa Rica, West Virgina, and West Chester. I will logging about 8000 miles in the next two months, and so have created this blog so I can share what I see and experience. I will try and post 3-4 times a week, depending on internet availability.
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