Posts: 3,353
Threads: 0
Joined: May 2007
I'm back - actually I've been home since Saturday early evening. I've lurked a few times this week, but haven't posted anything.
Thanx for all your kudos and well wishes.
We had a great week in Scott County, TN. There were 23 volunteers from our church - 8 adults and 15 youth in 4 teams. Groups from Nashville, NC and Toledo, OH were also there when we were - I think there were 75 volunteers total. My group worked on a retaining wall for a family consisting of Grandma, daughter, and 5-year-old grandson. We were there week 3 of the 8 week program, and other crews will finish the wall and replace the porch and underpinning on this family's home. This was my 12th year and my 3rd as the volunteer coordinator. It is a very humbling and rewarding experience to serve our Appalachian brothers and sisters working side by side with young people.
I regret that I don't journal... I've attempted to from time to time, but it doesn't stick and become a habit.