"We're going to make it happen." John, a lawn care specialist, who has volunteered to help us clean up the backyard at the youth building said that to me this week. I realized when he said that, that he was among many in the last couple of months who had made similar statements. "We are in it together," "Our goals are..." There are so many people who have adopted this project for the good of the community. I am overwhelmed by the support and volunteers that are making this dream a reality.
I mentioned a couple of months ago that there was a couple that had started helping at First Indian a few months ago, John and Shirley Wiley. John has done a significant portion of the work on this project, and I am ever grateful for his partnership. John's son, Brian, has also become very involved and has noted several times that, "we are in this together." Wahoo, a man who attends First Indian church has been around on a regular basis to assist in various projects. Wahoo is a leader in the community who will be hosting an AA class in the youth building on a weekly basis once the building is complete. Cesario, the father of some children and teens that attend the church is offering guidance in our garden planting effort.
I am blessed by the response of wonderful people who have chosen to become partners in this effort.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
more building stuff
Ok....
The roof is finished. Many thanks to Larry Jeffries, Greg Jeffries, and Blake Cobb for a job well done. We are so grateful for their skills and time that went into the completion of the first step in our project. By the way, thanks to Larry and a contributor from Western Oaks church, the roof was replaced at no cost to First Indian.
Larry's team has also replaced insulation in one of the rooms and has fixed the ceiling in that room.
Gary Seaton has begun the work to install central heat and air in the youth building. His team is hoping to have that phase of the work done within about a week.
Next steps:
finish replacing insulation; knock out wall; level floor; replace door. We are also going to be arranging for some intense cleaning inside and outside the building.
Future plans:
Finish installing fence around the backyard; plant a community garden; finish sand volleyball court; install playground equipment for children.
That's all for the moment, more soon.
The roof is finished. Many thanks to Larry Jeffries, Greg Jeffries, and Blake Cobb for a job well done. We are so grateful for their skills and time that went into the completion of the first step in our project. By the way, thanks to Larry and a contributor from Western Oaks church, the roof was replaced at no cost to First Indian.
Larry's team has also replaced insulation in one of the rooms and has fixed the ceiling in that room.
Gary Seaton has begun the work to install central heat and air in the youth building. His team is hoping to have that phase of the work done within about a week.
Next steps:
finish replacing insulation; knock out wall; level floor; replace door. We are also going to be arranging for some intense cleaning inside and outside the building.
Future plans:
Finish installing fence around the backyard; plant a community garden; finish sand volleyball court; install playground equipment for children.
That's all for the moment, more soon.
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