Friday, March 21; Good Friday

The day proved to be a good Friday. Much work was completed today. A weeks worth of efforts winding down. Some projects finished, others to be continued by the next group. As Jeff put things, we almost ran out of work for you to do." Mary was able to finish most of her drywalling with Mr. Seitz. Mr. Dellit and I working at Dorris' house were able to get 75% of the floor put in working on seperate projects. He was on tiles with his crew and I was helping with pergo wood floor. Dave and Rodney were able to finish mudding their house and Richard and Robert helped to paint the exterior of a house and stain a back deck. Todd brought home the MVP award as he finished the installation of several sets of cabinets at two sites which in fact led them to becomming complete homes for the homeowners and their families...quite an accomplishment. Anthony and Joyce are going to be iving in their homes...what a great thought on Good Friday.

So as the sun sets here in Louisiana, there is much to reflect upon. Some take time to pack, to think about the week, perhaps to dream of future trips or spend a last few hours with friends that may not be seen for an some time. I have been on several trips like this one. My Friday's are usually bitter sweet. Work is done for the moment and a sense of completion and a difference that was made fills your heart and charges your batteries for many months to come.

I always find that I would rather not leave. SImilar to Mexico, Louisiana has proved similiar as on the simplest human levels, I do not want to leave this place, I do not want to go home, I want to be here...

By Friday you are comfortable in your surroundings. You set up your life here by creating your schedules and taking care of chores. Friday usually leads to day to day life thoughts creeping back into focus in the forms of school, work, and home. I have often thought about how I can better bring these feelings home, to capture them, to steal them away to a place where I can minister to those around me each day...

I hope you enjoyed this blog. I hope it has given you yet another insight to my travels and how I choose to spend my time. More importantly I hope all of you can join me soon...I would love to have you...