Biloxi Trip: Day 5

Not much happened today. The crew at Angelina's house (Keith B., Eric, Robert & Christopher) completed drywalling the kitchen and applied their first layer of mud and tape. Keith, Christopher, and Hunter will go back tomorrow apply the next layer, to both the kitchen and the Angelina's daughter's bedroom. That will really bring things together. Even with unfinished drywall, both rooms look dozens times better than they did on Tuesday.

Keith S., Hunter, and I spent most of the day framing out two doors for an electrician, and prepped two more walls for rough openings for two door. We then went to Gulfport to help the other crew finish up their mudding and taping.

The operation here is a truly amazing thing. Since Katrina, literally tens of thousands of people have come through the doors of this church, which asks for nothing but a donation. First Presbyterian in Biloxi has been incredibly hospitable, opening up their building to boarders who take up the entire second floor of the building, use their restrooms, and kitchen. They purchased many of the tools we use. They provide three meals a day. They've replaced the water heaters for the showers, but have no hot water for their own use. All this in the midst terrible damage to their own facility. Thanks be to God for their tireless generosity and service. They're an example to everyone in service to Christ.



Sorry about the late posting of Angelina and Christian, her daughter. We had some technical problems. I'm also posting two more photos: one of Bob and Marylee Bolitho, who have volunteered here for over a year. Bob is the single contact for other charities in the area, MNA, and families and individuals in need, contractors, and scores of others. He makes sure that every team knows where to go and what to do. He and his wife live in an RV behind the church. David and Susan Brand are in the other photo. David is an elder, and has been the principal contact from First Presbyterian here in Biloxi. Again, they show tireless service to our Lord. Thank God for them.



Finally, there's this quote-of-the-day by Keith Short. I let it speak for itself.

“Marc, how long is that eight foot 2x4?”