Posted by Stephanie McLaughlin on 29-Jul-2010 at 20:53:26 EST
Subject: Mission Thursday Recap
Well, we almost got one side completed on the roof and had the wrong
insulation 15" not 24" so the shed is wired, and the next group should
complete both projects. We have a couple souvenirs from Ms Ester to show
and they are coming to the chapel service tonight. This pm after Subway, Ms
Lisa kindly did a little laundry, a few went swimming close by with me and
Bob stayed here with those who wanted to chill. We will do Pizza
Hut tonight ( double tap for dares, I just learned that one). Tomorrow they
want to sleep in until 10 and then we are thinking lake fun but some have
done that two days in a row, so we will discuss at dinner. Friday night is
the Passion Play at 830 with a couple pre shows if desired. Fyi we plan to
leave around 10 and hope to be in Allen by 4 Saturday. Peace to all of you.
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Posted by Stephanie McLaughlin on 28-Jul-2010 at 20:01:50 EST
Subject: Mission Wednesday Night
Greetings from the lake. Youth are swimming (clear, cool lake) or played
some football. One went thru some hands and resulted in a bloody nose for
Tristen. Workwise, we covered the roof with tar paper and then 1/2 the roof
or more with shingles. We r talking ~80 ft long roof and 30 ft deep.(2
sides) Big job and they did tear off and now replacing. Canning shed is
wired and enclosed. Should get insulation and sheetrock tomorrow. They are
working hard (chaperones deserve a raise) and we will have church again
tonight. We did see a deer pack (youth words) of at least 10 dear on the
way home from church; no issues but cool to see. All for now. Peace to all
of you, your kids are doing great.
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Posted by Stephanie McLaughlin on 28-Jul-2010 at 07:40:57 EST
Subject: Mission Trip Wed
I let the majority (ones I saw up) read the earlier email and forgot to add
that it is a beautiful day and tonight we will have dinner at the lake and
swim. It is also Erik W's bday so he was greeted with wishes this morning.
Peace
Randy
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Posted by Stephanie McLaughlin on 28-Jul-2010 at 07:40:16 EST
Subject: Mission Trip Tuesday
Well, an hour after I emailed Mon, we had a major thunderstorm and our
thoughts went to the unfinished roof and shed. They did get wet, which may
have led to tar paper on both sides and 3/4 shingles on one with energy.
The shed is all closed in and now we are acting like electricians too. No
major incidents, they were a little more tired and easy to get to bed last
night. : ) Food is always a topic. Breakfast was scr eggs, biscuits and
gravy, sausage and fruit Mon. Mon nt was barbecue chick, beans, mac and
cheese, slaw. (Mmm). Tues a.m was waffles with local fresh berries, fruit
and bacon. Big eaters are getting full so no worries. Worship is a little
more baptisty than some are use to but guitar music, a video and lots of
praying (nothing wrong with all that) we stopped for some t shirts for a
few who need sleeved t's as that is a rule they stick to. May be a 1st
thrift exp. for some. We also had ice crm after the 1st day's work. No sun
issues and they are bonding which is great to see.
Many, the vast majority felt a tugging tonight and went forward to pray
together. In our discussions afterwards, many feelings were discussed and
release given to many. We need to keep this group together as they are
awesome and it was great to see them and hear them tonight. Hopefully your
youth will discuss it with you or you will see changes in them for the
good.
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Posted by Stephanie McLaughlin on 28-Jul-2010 at 07:08:04 EST
Subject: Mission Trip Monday
A 30 min drive from our base to Ms. Esters. She is a widow for 6 yrs and
her son Rod and Janet, from Tampa FL are there working too. She accidntally
caught her canning/cake baking shed and a couple other sheds on fire when
buning trash. We have removed shingles on a large roof, put down tar paper
and some shingles. Lots of hard work on and off the roof cleaning.(Taking
pics) We are also helping rebuild the canning shed. Very hot and sweaty
work. Anna won for dirtiest today, a couple blisters starting and people
leaning how to use skill saws and air nail guns. Ms Ester cooked lunch;
brushees? Like an apple pie turnover but filled with meat and fried, green
bn caserole, rice and red velvet cake. (Lucky us). Dinner will be at 530,
then church at 8. Wed nt a cookout at the lake (more fun). All are holding
their own and will sleep well tonight. Peace and we are here for the right
reasons.
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