Day three, check!

Quote of the day:

"Hey, that looks like an old chimney..." Kevin

"Sure does, captain obvious" Jon



So, day 3 is over.

Kevin got the center wired again, but only one of the 2 computers is operational because the 2nd monitor he brought doesn't work. :( He'll be shipping another one down next week; fortunately the 1st monitor does, so the office computer that was donated works beautifully.

The 1st job site is all but done. Just a few fine points to touch on at a later time, but right now the wiring rough in is done, and Tom completed the plumbing today. Kris finished off the insulation while Jay and Jon put the finishing touches on the fascia and siding.

The 2nd job site was on hold, waiting for trim which arrived today so we'll be heading there tomorrow.

The 3rd job site, well underway, had some outstanding electrical work as well as painting and trim which at this point has been completed with a few finishing points that need completion.

Today, we got the chance to visit with the Barbosian family, who's house we worked on the last time and was finished by the group from California that followed us. Margie and Bo, and their kids are enjoying their new home. 6 months later and Margie still has the home absolutely spotless and is just still overjoyed with everything that has happened. Margie and Bo greeted all of us with hugs as we reminisced with them of our time here back in August of last year. I personally was nearly brought to tears by one of the stories told by their daugter, Alexa, most of who's friends were all killed by the hurricane in 2005. I had not heard that from her before, and it was gut wrenching to think of the feelings that must have dredged up.

I asked Margie about all of her possessions, mostly family memories and pictures, which had been stored in a uhaul trailer that had not been opened since the hurricane. She stated that she had been too afraid to open the trailer for fear of what she would find, mostly destroyed memories and keepsakes. She reveled in telling me that only 1 picture out of hundreds was lost and that none of the things in the trailer were ruined in the least.

Having spent a good deal of time talking to the family on the last trip, it was beyond a blessing to hear how their lives have not only changed, but have been restored so fully. The joy in their eyes at being able to share those few moments this evening with us was overwhelming.

See some pictures of their new, beautiful home by clicking below.

Barbosian House

The last time we were there it looked like this.

And here are some of the 3rd job site:

Job Site 3 - February 08