Friday

Today we split into grounds crew and 2nd floor crew. On the 2nd floor Seth, Katy (Habitat volunteer, with a tool belt I envy), Jon, Amanda, Peartini and I worked to build and erect 2nd floor walls, we got the back wall up before lunch and built the side wall in two parts after lunch and literally amidst an afternoon storm. We didn't want to stop and were hoping to get the side walls up, but didn't happen.

The ground crew, Diane, Nancy, Brad, and Danielle who worked both crews, built components and cut pieces we needed up above. We leared about King Jacks, Partitions, and Criples as we built the walls.

We finished up the work week with an after the rain shower picture in front of Ferry Place.

Once cleaned up a few of us went to see Marcell and Marva Scott, a couple we had worked with in 2 of our previous trips. They have been in their home since Christmas and it is FABULOUS! Tears came to my eyes as I saw the difference. How amazing to see them finally in their home, 2 1/2 years after Katrina tore it from them.


We ended the week with a fabulous visit to the world famous Commander's Palace restaurant in the Garden District. An amazing dining experience that I think we all enjoyed!