“The purpose of life is not to be happy – but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.” Leo Rosten

Another week draws to a close, my how time flies… Today we sent a large group to The Way and they were able to do quite a lot of work. The firewall is finished framing and partway covered with drywall, enough tiling has been done so that the plumber coming in this weekend can do what he needs to do. The place is really coming together.

Another group went to the MOC to meet up with UGWA. From there they headed out to the river for some bug collecting. The health of the stream is able to be monitored by the number of bugs collected and the different species that are living in and around the water. A very productive and informative day.

We also sent another crew back to St. Vincent DePaul for a final day of distribution from the warehouse. At one point part of the group went down to the house in Pineville to mow and to do a bit of pruning. The place looks fabulous.

In the afternoon while some PVs went for a few visits, others gathered at Mullens Manor for a great game of Banana Bingo and afterward they painted quite a few nails.

We had yet another scrumptious meal tonight, cranberry chicken and rice, and the veggie dish wash beans and rice. Very good indeed!

After eating and cleaning up we headed into the relfection area for the final reflection for the week. Tonight we reflected on love and were asked to share the good ole’ new and good. It was great to hear about everyone’s week.

Sadly as the week draws to an end we must say goodbye to 14 members of our community in the morning. They will be missed!

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” Edward Everett Hale

Another day with six sites going on throughout the county…We continued on with the porch at the house in Hanover and begun work at the neighbor’s house, both were flooded just over a year ago. We also finish up the ramp and back porch at another site just down the road. We were also able to send a group back to The Way to continue work on the tiling. A group also went to St. Vincent DePaul to help with distribution and a final group continued painting the floors at the Itmann Food Bank.
We were treated to a wonderful meal of homemade manicotti, (the cooks stayed home from sites just to make the pasta!) ziti, salad a bread. It was fabulous!

When it was time to gather for reflection we were asked to reflect on lessons we have learned while we have been in WV that we have or want to take home with us.

All in all another great day.

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” Edward Everett Hale

Another day with six sites going on throughout the county…We continued on with the porch at the house in Hanover and begun work at the neighbor’s house, both were flooded just over a year ago. We also finish up the ramp and back porch at another site just down the road. We were also able to send a group back to The Way to continue work on the tiling. A group also went to St. Vincent DePaul to help with distribution and a final group continued painting the floors at the Itmann Food Bank.
We were treated to a wonderful meal of homemade manicotti, (the cooks stayed home from sites just to make the pasta!) ziti, salad a bread. It was fabulous!

When it was time to gather for reflection we were asked to reflect on lessons we have learned while we have been in WV that we have or want to take home with us.

All in all another great day.

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” Edward Everett Hale

Another day with six sites going on throughout the county…We continued on with the porch at the house in Hanover and begun work at the neighbor’s house, both were flooded just over a year ago. We also finish up the ramp and back porch at another site just down the road. We were also able to send a group back to The Way to continue work on the tiling. A group also went to St. Vincent DePaul to help with distribution and a final group continued painting the floors at the Itmann Food Bank.
We were treated to a wonderful meal of homemade manicotti, (the cooks stayed home from sites just to make the pasta!) ziti, salad a bread. It was fabulous!

When it was time to gather for reflection we were asked to reflect on lessons we have learned while we have been in WV that we have or want to take home with us.

All in all another great day.

“The difference between a helping hand and an outstretched palm is a twist of the wrist.” Laurence Leamer

We had six sites going on today, three home repair sites carrying over from the day before as well as three additional sites. The three additional site included painting the floor at the Itmann Food Bank with non-slip paint, laying ceramic tile at The Way in Mullens, and preparing for distribution day at St. Vincent DePaul. A good day was had by all.

For dinner we feasted on ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans and salad, a nice comfort meal after a hard days work. We were also treated to banana bread with chocolate chips. Yum Yum.

Reflection tonight focused on when we have felt the Holy Spirit in our lives and more specifically in our time as PVs.

“The difference between a helping hand and an outstretched palm is a twist of the wrist.” Laurence Leamer

We had six sites going on today, three home repair sites carrying over from the day before as well as three additional sites. The three additional site included painting the floor at the Itmann Food Bank with non-slip paint, laying ceramic tile at The Way in Mullens, and preparing for distribution day at St. Vincent DePaul. A good day was had by all.

For dinner we feasted on ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans and salad, a nice comfort meal after a hard days work. We were also treated to banana bread with chocolate chips. Yum Yum.

Reflection tonight focused on when we have felt the Holy Spirit in our lives and more specifically in our time as PVs.

“The difference between a helping hand and an outstretched palm is a twist of the wrist.” Laurence Leamer

We had six sites going on today, three home repair sites carrying over from the day before as well as three additional sites. The three additional site included painting the floor at the Itmann Food Bank with non-slip paint, laying ceramic tile at The Way in Mullens, and preparing for distribution day at St. Vincent DePaul. A good day was had by all.

For dinner we feasted on ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans and salad, a nice comfort meal after a hard days work. We were also treated to banana bread with chocolate chips. Yum Yum.

Reflection tonight focused on when we have felt the Holy Spirit in our lives and more specifically in our time as PVs.

“Bread for myself is a material question. Bread for my neighbor is a spiritual one.” Nicholas Berdyaev

Today we continued work on the sites we were working on at the end of last week, but with a whole new crew. A two person crew went up to finish the tiling site from last week. The report back was that the home looked great and that the homeowner was so happy to bring her bed back into her bedroom. It will be the first time she has slept in her bed since the flood over a year ago.

Another group went up to continue on with the soffits and fascia. They are within 45 minutes of finishing, but the weather just got too hot. The same was true with the ramp we were finishing up right near by and the site in Lilydale. All three of those should only take another day.

We also continued work right up the street from us, hanging paneling, dry walling and mudding. Work was also started on a ramp and stairs that will be constructed partly out of already made platforms and partly new construction. It will be quite a site when all is finished.

For dinner tonight we were treated with chili and rice, both the meat and the veggie varieties. It was delicious and topped off with German chocolate cake. Yummy.

As usual, in the evening we gathered for reflection. Tonight we reflected on judgments. Times when we felt judged and times when maybe we judged someone. It was a very thought provoking reflection.

“Bread for myself is a material question. Bread for my neighbor is a spiritual one.” Nicholas Berdyaev

Today we continued work on the sites we were working on at the end of last week, but with a whole new crew. A two person crew went up to finish the tiling site from last week. The report back was that the home looked great and that the homeowner was so happy to bring her bed back into her bedroom. It will be the first time she has slept in her bed since the flood over a year ago.

Another group went up to continue on with the soffits and fascia. They are within 45 minutes of finishing, but the weather just got too hot. The same was true with the ramp we were finishing up right near by and the site in Lilydale. All three of those should only take another day.

We also continued work right up the street from us, hanging paneling, dry walling and mudding. Work was also started on a ramp and stairs that will be constructed partly out of already made platforms and partly new construction. It will be quite a site when all is finished.

For dinner tonight we were treated with chili and rice, both the meat and the veggie varieties. It was delicious and topped off with German chocolate cake. Yummy.

As usual, in the evening we gathered for reflection. Tonight we reflected on judgments. Times when we felt judged and times when maybe we judged someone. It was a very thought provoking reflection.

“Bread for myself is a material question. Bread for my neighbor is a spiritual one.” Nicholas Berdyaev

Today we continued work on the sites we were working on at the end of last week, but with a whole new crew. A two person crew went up to finish the tiling site from last week. The report back was that the home looked great and that the homeowner was so happy to bring her bed back into her bedroom. It will be the first time she has slept in her bed since the flood over a year ago.

Another group went up to continue on with the soffits and fascia. They are within 45 minutes of finishing, but the weather just got too hot. The same was true with the ramp we were finishing up right near by and the site in Lilydale. All three of those should only take another day.

We also continued work right up the street from us, hanging paneling, dry walling and mudding. Work was also started on a ramp and stairs that will be constructed partly out of already made platforms and partly new construction. It will be quite a site when all is finished.

For dinner tonight we were treated with chili and rice, both the meat and the veggie varieties. It was delicious and topped off with German chocolate cake. Yummy.

As usual, in the evening we gathered for reflection. Tonight we reflected on judgments. Times when we felt judged and times when maybe we judged someone. It was a very thought provoking reflection.