Okay, we made it to mid-week. Only half a day today. Only! We are now pulling nails, sweeping floors...but, oh wait! The closet in the back bedroom was not done! The linoleum on the kitchen floor...and what about the front bathroom. Are you crazy? The tile? Pull off the tile? And the tub...full of Katrina Punch! Oh, great. So we forge on. Susan works diligently in the bathroom, we try to pull the tiles, but they are tough. The linoleum comes up...slowly, achingly with a scraper. The ceilings come down in the back bedrooms. The last closet is done. FEMA workers come by and take the airconditioners. Other scavengers appear. They specialize. "Any pots and pans?" "In the heaps," we reply. He finds one. A plumber who has only one eye and looks less than prosperous, but is working nearby, comes by. "Don't take out the tub...it is okay. I don't believe in folks spending more money than they need to!" He leaves, picking up some loose change in the lawn out front we must have missed.
Today part of the group went to another area, a more (formerly) prosperous area. We meet them to pick them up. It is another world, yet the same god-forsaken world (small g intentional--the real God is still with these folks).
We come back. Some who missed the Sunday tour of the devastation, take one this afternoon. Some of us go to Fiesta Bistro where we enjoy Margaritas, tapas and cheese, etc. Some of us nap, some play cards.
Then the church fetes us to red beans and rice finished off with a king cake. Yummmmmm. And now some of are going to bed early, some read, some play games and some of us are going to a local night spot for local music and culture ;-). Life seems almost normal.
Later
Rob
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Katrina Came In..
It was all gone. gone with the wind and water...
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The weather forecast today was for rain and sleet. I am glad to report that while it was cool, the sun did shine. It helped dry up the puddles of rainwater that had leaked through the many holes in the roof the day before. The pile of trash on the curb grows higher and wider. Most of the items we pulled out of the house on day 1 are hidden under pink insulation that falls with the ceiling. The team really works well together, and that is truly a blessing.
Playing is GOOD! For Thursday night, I suggest you check out Zydeco Night at the Mid Town Rock N Bowl. Totally fun! With love and prayers from Sharon and the RUCC gang.
It's been very interesting these past few days and a couple of magaritas didn't hurt. Fiesta Bistro had some of the best strawberry ones I've tasted. The staff there was very warm and welcoming.
Keith
Only two more days. I wish you strong spirits, strong backs and especially strong hearts. This work you do is so very important. The star fish story is my new mantra. When my spirit starts to cave because I didn't do enough I hear Luther from Redlands UCC telling us that very story while we were in New Orleans. My thoughts and prayers are with you hourly. And again I find myself wishing I was with you as well.
blessings,
Georgia
Never give up--I finally got thru to y'all. Kept trying am and pm and tonight, it must have been that we were all at Adult Ed, in church, that I finally got thru. Jane, there were some folks who abstained :-) and wouldn't give their name or share, tsk tsk. We discussed swearing into office using the Quran and 2 ladies simply did NOT agree. We're sending prayers and encouragement. Really enjoyed all of the comments you posted. Blessings from Bette
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