“Each person has an opportunity to help others no matter how little; this help is really more about making a difference that can assist others to improve their own life.”  Byron Pulsifer

For reflection we were asked to reflect on a difference that we might have made, a change that has occurred in us and what we can do to help continue the PV Program. Lots to make us think and reflect.

Worked continued today in Hanover, Jesse, Mullens and Glen Fork and the soccer camp continued into its fourth day.  It ended up being another hot day with temperatures reaching into the 90’s.  Despite the heat, everybody had a great day and a lot of work was done.

Dinner tonight was a yummy feast of ham, beans, twice baked potatoes and green beans.  Yum yum.

“Each person has an opportunity to help others no matter how little; this help is really more about making a difference that can assist others to improve their own life.”  Byron Pulsifer

For reflection we were asked to reflect on a difference that we might have made, a change that has occurred in us and what we can do to help continue the PV Program. Lots to make us think and reflect.

Worked continued today in Hanover, Jesse, Mullens and Glen Fork and the soccer camp continued into its fourth day.  It ended up being another hot day with temperatures reaching into the 90’s.  Despite the heat, everybody had a great day and a lot of work was done.

Dinner tonight was a yummy feast of ham, beans, twice baked potatoes and green beans.  Yum yum.

“We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”  Albert Schweitzer

Reflection last night was a chance to reflect on those people we have met in WV, or as a PV, who have left a hand print on our heart.  It was a beautiful and emotional sharing.

Sites today continued to roll along.  We sent two crews up to Hanover to continue working at the the two houses.  We are down to painting, moulding and floor covering.  It is getting close!

Crews also continued on the porch up the road and the roof in Mullens.  We were also able to send a small group to help at the Itmann Food Bank, getting ready for distribution on Friday.  And lastly, we had another successful day at Glen Fork Soccer Camp with tutoring in the afternoon.

Dinner was, yet again, another scrumptious feast.  We had casserole, mashed potatoes, broccoli salad and banana pudding for dessert.

“We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”  Albert Schweitzer

Reflection last night was a chance to reflect on those people we have met in WV, or as a PV, who have left a hand print on our heart.  It was a beautiful and emotional sharing.

Sites today continued to roll along.  We sent two crews up to Hanover to continue working at the the two houses.  We are down to painting, moulding and floor covering.  It is getting close!

Crews also continued on the porch up the road and the roof in Mullens.  We were also able to send a small group to help at the Itmann Food Bank, getting ready for distribution on Friday.  And lastly, we had another successful day at Glen Fork Soccer Camp with tutoring in the afternoon.

Dinner was, yet again, another scrumptious feast.  We had casserole, mashed potatoes, broccoli salad and banana pudding for dessert.

“We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”  Albert Schweitzer

Reflection last night was a chance to reflect on those people we have met in WV, or as a PV, who have left a hand print on our heart.  It was a beautiful and emotional sharing.

Sites today continued to roll along.  We sent two crews up to Hanover to continue working at the the two houses.  We are down to painting, moulding and floor covering.  It is getting close!

Crews also continued on the porch up the road and the roof in Mullens.  We were also able to send a small group to help at the Itmann Food Bank, getting ready for distribution on Friday.  And lastly, we had another successful day at Glen Fork Soccer Camp with tutoring in the afternoon.

Dinner was, yet again, another scrumptious feast.  We had casserole, mashed potatoes, broccoli salad and banana pudding for dessert.

“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.”  Doug Larson

To kick off a new week, last night for reflection we did the traditional “New and Good” sharing.  We were also challenged to each day think of a new and good as a way to focus our thoughts.

Today we were challenged with rain on and off during the day.  Some parts of the county had heavy downpours while the others stayed for the most part dry.  Work began on a new roof in Mullens, a porch in Glen Fork and a house painting project in Jesse and we also continued work on the two flood sites in Hanover. The second day of soccer camp moved outside, however we were rained on for more than hour.  At least soccer in the rain in kind of fun!

Looking forward to dinner tonight; Meatloaf, 3 Bean Salad, potatoes and soda bread.  Yummy, yummy!

“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.”  Doug Larson

To kick off a new week, last night for reflection we did the traditional “New and Good” sharing.  We were also challenged to each day think of a new and good as a way to focus our thoughts.

Today we were challenged with rain on and off during the day.  Some parts of the county had heavy downpours while the others stayed for the most part dry.  Work began on a new roof in Mullens, a porch in Glen Fork and a house painting project in Jesse and we also continued work on the two flood sites in Hanover. The second day of soccer camp moved outside, however we were rained on for more than hour.  At least soccer in the rain in kind of fun!

Looking forward to dinner tonight; Meatloaf, 3 Bean Salad, potatoes and soda bread.  Yummy, yummy!

“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.”  Doug Larson

To kick off a new week, last night for reflection we did the traditional “New and Good” sharing.  We were also challenged to each day think of a new and good as a way to focus our thoughts.

Today we were challenged with rain on and off during the day.  Some parts of the county had heavy downpours while the others stayed for the most part dry.  Work began on a new roof in Mullens, a porch in Glen Fork and a house painting project in Jesse and we also continued work on the two flood sites in Hanover. The second day of soccer camp moved outside, however we were rained on for more than hour.  At least soccer in the rain in kind of fun!

Looking forward to dinner tonight; Meatloaf, 3 Bean Salad, potatoes and soda bread.  Yummy, yummy!

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”  Nelson Mandela

We were awoken in the morning to a tremendous storm…heavy rains and thunder.  Ironically it was the first day that we haven’t had all indoor sites all summer.  After a little adjusting of people and sites we were ready for the day.  We ended up having to cancel a porch and a roof site, but plan on starting those on Tuesday now.  We sent people back to the two flood sites to continue work.  From all accounts, I haven’t been up there in awhile,  it is looking amazing.  We also sent a small crew back to Lilydale to finish up with the steps from last week.  The other site for the day was Glen Fork Soccer Camp.  Because we had so many cancellations at other sites, there ended up being about 15 volunteers at camp.  It was great to have all the extra bodies to interact with the kids and have a lot of fun. Even though we had to run the camp in the gym because of the weather, the kids all seems to enjoy themselves.

When people came back to the school after the sites, the electricity went out for a few seconds, but when it came back on, only half the school had power.  Luckily since it was dinner prep time, for the most part the kitchen power was on.  We were treated to a yummy dinner of veggie chili, rice and cornbread.  And then, during reflection we lost all the power again, only this time for close to two hours, hence the late blog post.

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”  Nelson Mandela

We were awoken in the morning to a tremendous storm…heavy rains and thunder.  Ironically it was the first day that we haven’t had all indoor sites all summer.  After a little adjusting of people and sites we were ready for the day.  We ended up having to cancel a porch and a roof site, but plan on starting those on Tuesday now.  We sent people back to the two flood sites to continue work.  From all accounts, I haven’t been up there in awhile,  it is looking amazing.  We also sent a small crew back to Lilydale to finish up with the steps from last week.  The other site for the day was Glen Fork Soccer Camp.  Because we had so many cancellations at other sites, there ended up being about 15 volunteers at camp.  It was great to have all the extra bodies to interact with the kids and have a lot of fun. Even though we had to run the camp in the gym because of the weather, the kids all seems to enjoy themselves.

When people came back to the school after the sites, the electricity went out for a few seconds, but when it came back on, only half the school had power.  Luckily since it was dinner prep time, for the most part the kitchen power was on.  We were treated to a yummy dinner of veggie chili, rice and cornbread.  And then, during reflection we lost all the power again, only this time for close to two hours, hence the late blog post.