Wow, we just finished Day 3! It was another incredible day. During breakfast Steve Tybor asked if the person who had gone to the ER for stitches the day before was present. And of course our own Jeremy Bushlack proudly walked up to the platform for public humiliation! But Jeremy can take it!
Over 66 jobs have been competed so far. Over ten home owners joined us for dinner. One home owner said that it had been months since she had smiled so much! Another gave a special musical "Sweet Home Alabama" birthday card to one of the volunteers who worked on her house.
On a fun note, a handmade quilt was donated and auctioned off after dinner. The bidding started at $50. The quilt ended up bringing $800! All the proceeds go to Eight Days of Hope.
And best of all, one volunteer reported how one 70 year old home owner prayed to cross the line of faith! We talked after dinner and I sent her on her way to Lemstone to buy a large-print Bible!
I was able to go to Palo today to see the progress being made on four different homes. I stopped in at City Hall that is being officed at the Farm Services building. Penny thanked us for bringing hope to the entire town of Palo.
You can read the latest article by the Gazette here. You can click on the photo above to see a slide show of the day.
2 comments:
It's like a dream come true. This is what I live for. What if we could have this servant, can do, neighborly, sharing Jesus love every day?
Thanks for your hard work on this Kim!
This is been a very satisfying experience. Words really can't adequately express this event and what it means to those who are involved. Thanks for the part you've played in this Tye!
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