New Orleans Mission Trip, Thursday January 25, 2007

We had a fantastic day today! We began the day with a wonderful breakfast prepared by Tom Adams and Bill Callaway, followed by a thoughful devotional by Harrison. Then we took off for a very fulfilling day at Erma's and Estelle's. Kelly, Bill and Doug Ivester returned to Erma's to finish up some painting and redoing of outlets and light switches, while Harrison, Tom, Vicki, Debbie, Joel, Doug Allen, and John Bretch trimmed out Estelle's house. We put down all of the baseboard trim and trimmed around all of the windows and doors and the house looks fantastic! We worked until 6:00 and got it all done! We are all exhausted but very happy with our day's work. Tonight for dinner, Henry Kleinfeldt, his wife Diane and his sister Joyce brought our dinner--Jambalaya, Salad and King Cake! Erma came too with her two granddaughters, and Estelle also came for dinner with Liz, her daughter and Damon, her grandson. Estelle brought a wonderful homemade lemon pound cake which was wonderful! Both Erma and Estelle expressed their appreciation for the help that we have given them on their houses. Both hope to be back in their houses within the next three months! By the way, the pansies that Mac MacIntire planted when he was here in November are still blooming in front of Estelle's house! Tomorrow morning we will pack up and go to the Cafe Du Monde for beignets, stop at Erma's house for one last look and to see what Bea's house looks like without the trailer in front of it. The trailer got picked up today! There is progress in New Orleans!