We know you all missed us, so we decided to update you. The trip down here was long and smelly. Once we got settled in we met a woman who called herself WalMart Wanda. She told us about her hard decision about whether she would come down this week. When she saw the verse Isaiah 6:8 on our shirts it solidified her decision that it was God's will for her to come this week. It was amazing to see God work from day one.
Today we split into two teams and were assigned our jobs. When we arrived at the first group's destination within twenty seconds of working, Alex picked up a board unaware that a nail was still attached. It wasn't until he waved at Lauren and she saw the blood it was brought to Ingrid's attention. Ingrid wrapped it well and he's as fine as he normally is.
After that craziness, we headed out to our work site. We went to the home of a man named Eugene. He had been raised in the house we are working on and has lived there all his life. We started by Jared, Jada, Brianna, Mattie, and Ingrid priming the outside of the house. Jordan and Jordan caulked with their bare hands. Let me tell you, that wasn't so easy... The group finished priming and started on painting the house red. We had long, fun day and accomplished a lot.
After we all got home, cleaned up, and ate dinner, we went to the neighbor's house and delivered food. They were ecstatic to receive ham loaf and homemade mac and cheese. They invited us into their home and we were able to sit and share stories. Mattie cried... Alex offered a tissue... she declined.
All in all, it was an amazing and productive day. Thank you for your prayers.
Love,
Jordan Maure and Mattie (:
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