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As you all can probably guess (at least those that know where Lionville is), we made it home safely. Monday night we basically dumped everything out of the vans, locked them, and went home. It was an absolutely wonderful week, but it still made us very tired.

Anyone who went on the trip and has photos to add to the compilation, please get in touch with Andrew. His email address is:

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Every family that went on the trip will get a CD (or DVD) full of
photos. If multiple people from your family went on the trip, we ask that you share one disc amongst your family. If you were the only member of your family that went, you will get your own disc.

If you did not go on the trip and still would like a copy of the full collection of photos, the price will be $5 each.

Thanks so much for all of your prayers and gifts!!! The trip would not have been such a success if not for all of the support from our church families! Also keep an eye on this page as we will continue posting interesting photos as time allows.

Lionville Tollbooth - 8:27pm

PA Turnpike

We just got on the PA Turnpike at 7:10pm at the Carlile/Route 81
interchange.

Forewarning: 40 people in 4 vans for days = fading sanity. Incoming
crazy people!!!!!!!!

Left Knoxville TN

We started our 625 mile trek at 8:00am EST. We may be home an hour early (8-8:30pm). Only one way to find out! One thing we CAN say though: We're coming home!!!

more pix from saturday

Dinner at Cracker Barrel. Yum!

swimming at the Ramada

Saturday in the French Quarter

Our work in New Orleans is done and everyone had a great experience.  Today we spent the day in the French Quarter and then drove to Meridian, Mississippi where everyone got to swim!

Thursday Evening Program

Did a little praise and worship - lots of dancing.  See Doug up on his feet!  And then some sharing of our experiences.  We can't believe we only have one more workday!  All the work sites are going great.  We are getting lots of compliments about how fast we're getting it done and the quality of our work.  Plus, we're having a blast doing it!  Have I mentioned that these kids are fantastic??!!  (and the adults, too)!

Thursday night with Carl & Barbara

 

more Thursday night with Carl & Barbara

Carl, Barbara, Theresa and Mark and a few folks from their church made us a wonderful Louisiana dinner tonight including gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish chowder and coleslaw.  Yummy!

More Thursday pix from the worksites

 

Thursday in New Orleans

Pix from various work sites.  These kids are amazing!

Side Trip to Musicians Village in the 9th Ward

On Saturday, the whole team will get to drive through this area that Brad Pitt is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to restore.  I got a quick glimpse today.

The Surprise Worksite: Desire Street in the 9th Ward

This is now an official worksite for our group.  On Monday, it started as a half day job for 2-3 people (see previous pix on the blog).  Looks like the work will go on through to Friday.  The team is Pastor Scott, Alex S, and Lindsay, today adding Brenda.  The "silly pic" is representative of how hard it has been to get the back door in (it's not close to square!)

Finally - Pictures from the Salcedo Street Worksite

Harry, Diane, Andrew, Mike, Allie C, Aly Y, Laura are working at this site doing lots of flooring.  Today they were working on installing ceramic tile.

Okay, a few more pictures!

 

 

 

There are miracles all around us: an update from Jackie

Hello everyone at Wayne and Marshallton churches:

As everyone shared a little tonight about their experiences so far down here, Pastor Scott hit the nail on the head (pun intended as we are working on houses!): when he shared that miracles are happening all around us!  This team that you all have sent down here is amazing!  I am watching all of them make a difference.  There is an awesome energy running rampant through our team.  I am witnessing young people and adults willing to take on any task.  I am watching two churches becoming great friends.  I am seeing the love of Jesus coming through everyone.   I am seeing faith in action. 

 

Please keep those prayers coming!  They are definitely working! 

More Tuesday night fun and Mardi Gras beads from Carl & Barbara

 

Tuesday night fun at Vera's Restaurant