We successfully explored Houston this past weekend. We all went down and checked out the Museum district. There were tons of people out, and we ended up just walking around the different parks. It was gorgeous and super relaxing just to hang out and not do anything.
We started trying to get into the swing of this tarping thing this week. It is proving difficult. Our Sponsor wants us to get up to completing four roofs today, but so far the most we have done is two. If the roofs were single tarp projects, I think we could most definitely get that many done. However, when its multiple large sections we have to overlap, which takes more time. Unfortunately, we just aren't as good as professional contractors, so I am shooting for getting twenty done total.
We have had the opportunity to work for some really gracious people, and I am sure we will continue to meet similar people. Yesterday, the whole team was able to go work on a home where an 80 year old great grandmother lived. She recently had both hips replaced, and she was moving around the yard better than some of us. She showed a few of us her dog and two new puppies, as well as her garden and grapefruit tree. She was so proud and thankful of everything she had. She told us that she had all the help she needed to get her roof fixed, just not enough money. We tried to help her as best as we could, but its obvious she has some pretty extensive damage that might never be fixed. It is sad and yet awesome to see people who have so little or are in need of such great things, but are thankful beyond all of their problems for family, friends, their home, and any help they receive.
I am so looking forward to this weekend. Arlyn and Madison will be arriving on Friday, and I cannot wait. A visit from them is just what I need after not being able to help Chris celebrate his birthday. Their presence and positivity will be what helps me make it through eight more weeks.
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