“It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving.”  John Wesley

Last night for reflection we were asked to think about loss and renewal.  We reflected on people and situations that represented loss and renewal to us while make a paper flower.  As we each shared we added our flower to a vase that now decorates the community room.

Hopefully today proves to be the last hot day for awhile as it is predicted by forecasters.  We finished up with the set of steps up in Lilydale, made great progress at the two homes up on Hanover, had a roving garbage crew picking up trash at a couple of places we were working and delivering it to the dump on top of a mountain, and a crew power washing at Holy Cross Church in Pineville.  I honestly think the power washers had the best job in this heat, it was hard work, but it was refreshing AND they worked across the street from Dairy Queen.  Does it get any better?

We are getting ready to gather for supper.  Tonight’s menu is black bean casserole, can’t wait to eat!

“It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving.”  John Wesley

Last night for reflection we were asked to think about loss and renewal.  We reflected on people and situations that represented loss and renewal to us while make a paper flower.  As we each shared we added our flower to a vase that now decorates the community room.

Hopefully today proves to be the last hot day for awhile as it is predicted by forecasters.  We finished up with the set of steps up in Lilydale, made great progress at the two homes up on Hanover, had a roving garbage crew picking up trash at a couple of places we were working and delivering it to the dump on top of a mountain, and a crew power washing at Holy Cross Church in Pineville.  I honestly think the power washers had the best job in this heat, it was hard work, but it was refreshing AND they worked across the street from Dairy Queen.  Does it get any better?

We are getting ready to gather for supper.  Tonight’s menu is black bean casserole, can’t wait to eat!

“It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving.”  John Wesley

Last night for reflection we were asked to think about loss and renewal.  We reflected on people and situations that represented loss and renewal to us while make a paper flower.  As we each shared we added our flower to a vase that now decorates the community room.

Hopefully today proves to be the last hot day for awhile as it is predicted by forecasters.  We finished up with the set of steps up in Lilydale, made great progress at the two homes up on Hanover, had a roving garbage crew picking up trash at a couple of places we were working and delivering it to the dump on top of a mountain, and a crew power washing at Holy Cross Church in Pineville.  I honestly think the power washers had the best job in this heat, it was hard work, but it was refreshing AND they worked across the street from Dairy Queen.  Does it get any better?

We are getting ready to gather for supper.  Tonight’s menu is black bean casserole, can’t wait to eat!

“Empathy is the most radical of human emotions.”  Gloria Steinem

Last night we were asked to reflect on friendship and in particular the friendships that while we are PVs, both in the PV community and the local community.  After everyone shared it was evident that a very special bond is formed as PVs, a bond that lasts far beyond our time of service.

Today was another hot day in Wyoming County.  The temperatures officially reached 96, but at both of our home repair sites (the same two from yesterday) it had to be pushing 100 degrees.  Since it was so hot and it has been all week, we decided to have everyone call it a day at 1:00pm as the temperatures climbed.

We also had tutoring today and continue to have a great group of kids (and volunteers!).  This week’s theme is focused on the month of July and parties.  It seems that there are several July birthdays among the tutorees and tutorers.

Tonight we are being treated to a South American feast of empenadas and couscous.  Couscous is yum yum.

“Empathy is the most radical of human emotions.”  Gloria Steinem

Last night we were asked to reflect on friendship and in particular the friendships that while we are PVs, both in the PV community and the local community.  After everyone shared it was evident that a very special bond is formed as PVs, a bond that lasts far beyond our time of service.

Today was another hot day in Wyoming County.  The temperatures officially reached 96, but at both of our home repair sites (the same two from yesterday) it had to be pushing 100 degrees.  Since it was so hot and it has been all week, we decided to have everyone call it a day at 1:00pm as the temperatures climbed.

We also had tutoring today and continue to have a great group of kids (and volunteers!).  This week’s theme is focused on the month of July and parties.  It seems that there are several July birthdays among the tutorees and tutorers.

Tonight we are being treated to a South American feast of empenadas and couscous.  Couscous is yum yum.

“Empathy is the most radical of human emotions.”  Gloria Steinem

Last night we were asked to reflect on friendship and in particular the friendships that while we are PVs, both in the PV community and the local community.  After everyone shared it was evident that a very special bond is formed as PVs, a bond that lasts far beyond our time of service.

Today was another hot day in Wyoming County.  The temperatures officially reached 96, but at both of our home repair sites (the same two from yesterday) it had to be pushing 100 degrees.  Since it was so hot and it has been all week, we decided to have everyone call it a day at 1:00pm as the temperatures climbed.

We also had tutoring today and continue to have a great group of kids (and volunteers!).  This week’s theme is focused on the month of July and parties.  It seems that there are several July birthdays among the tutorees and tutorers.

Tonight we are being treated to a South American feast of empenadas and couscous.  Couscous is yum yum.

“If the earth does grow inhospitable toward human presence, it is primarily because we have lost our sense of courtesy toward the earth and its inhabitants.”  Thomas Berry

Reflection last night focused on our theme of fellowship and we shared our day’s “news and goods.”

Today was a scorcher, with highs officially hitting 96 degrees although the bank in Pineville read 100 degrees.  We continued our work out in Hanover.  Midday volunteers took a break and had a little gospel sing with the other group working and the residents.  We also started work at our friends in Lilydale.  It was hot grueling work moving rocks, mowing, weed eating and building steps.  Volunteers were in the direct sun in a valley with little escape from the heat.  Unfortunately, tomorrows weather doesn’t look any better, if anything a little hotter.

The day was made a little more tolerable knowing that we would be feasting on a scrumptious Italian meal tonight.

“If the earth does grow inhospitable toward human presence, it is primarily because we have lost our sense of courtesy toward the earth and its inhabitants.”  Thomas Berry

Reflection last night focused on our theme of fellowship and we shared our day’s “news and goods.”

Today was a scorcher, with highs officially hitting 96 degrees although the bank in Pineville read 100 degrees.  We continued our work out in Hanover.  Midday volunteers took a break and had a little gospel sing with the other group working and the residents.  We also started work at our friends in Lilydale.  It was hot grueling work moving rocks, mowing, weed eating and building steps.  Volunteers were in the direct sun in a valley with little escape from the heat.  Unfortunately, tomorrows weather doesn’t look any better, if anything a little hotter.

The day was made a little more tolerable knowing that we would be feasting on a scrumptious Italian meal tonight.

“If the earth does grow inhospitable toward human presence, it is primarily because we have lost our sense of courtesy toward the earth and its inhabitants.”  Thomas Berry

Reflection last night focused on our theme of fellowship and we shared our day’s “news and goods.”

Today was a scorcher, with highs officially hitting 96 degrees although the bank in Pineville read 100 degrees.  We continued our work out in Hanover.  Midday volunteers took a break and had a little gospel sing with the other group working and the residents.  We also started work at our friends in Lilydale.  It was hot grueling work moving rocks, mowing, weed eating and building steps.  Volunteers were in the direct sun in a valley with little escape from the heat.  Unfortunately, tomorrows weather doesn’t look any better, if anything a little hotter.

The day was made a little more tolerable knowing that we would be feasting on a scrumptious Italian meal tonight.

“We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.”  Anne Frank

Today we continued work on the flood damaged house up in Hanover.  Great progress continues to be made each and every day.  Groups drywalled, mudded, sanded, painted, built steps and underpinned.  There still remains work to be done, but it is amazing to look back and see where the house was just two weeks ago.

We also asked a group to stay back at the school and begin to label all of our tools and equipment so we can keep better track of everything.  They were so speedy with that task, that they also were able to reorganize and refill the first aid kits.

Tonight for dinner we are having ham and macaroni and cheese.  Yummy!!!