Day 3
Hello again,We're all doing well here in Lakeshore. Matt and Paul are working on installing a new washer and dryer for a family who has been without new machines since the storm. Later, they will work on digging a large trench behind the sanctuary in order to provide them with an appropriate sewer system, as the church does not have any running water or toilets.
Marilyn, Linda, Shirley, Shannon, Robin and Ellie have been working at the Lakeshore Church Store, sorting clothes and keeping it up to stock with food, clothing, hygeine needs, etc. Basically, it's a place where anyone who is in need of practically anything can take whatever they wish off the shelves, free of charge. We've never seen so many can of green beans!
Later today, most of us will probably take a drive to the beach and to Waveland, Mississippi, where the eye of the storm travelled. It's still incredible to hear all these stories of how people made it out with just the clothes on their backs and returned home with pretty much the same amount of belongings.
It's amazing to see how many luxuries we have taken for granted in the past but now really want back! For instance, many people don't consider a toilet a luxury. But when the highlight of your day is when the two port-a-potties are emptied and stocked with toilet paper, it really gives you a new sense of thankfulness.
We've decided to leave the campsite a day early (the paragraph above did NOT influence our decision!) and arrive in MN a day early, on friday evening. We look forward to seeing all of your faces on Sunday morning. We will have many pictures and stories to share. Thank you again for all your prayers and well-wishes.
God Bless
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