Once again today we split up into our different teams and headed out to our work sites. Our team (led by Joe) went back to the house owned by Robert and JoAnn and continued to gut it. The big accomplishments of the day were ripping out more floorboards, pulling down the rest of the insulation and ducts from the ceiling, and began working on the backyard. This was the first time I've ever pulled out a floor-it was a little dangerous with the rusty nails and still soggy boards, but fun. The backyard work included weed whacking (the entire yard--no lawn mower), pulling down the overgrowth from the fence, and digging the bricks that were buried in the yard. We're having jumbalaya for dinner tonight (which smells delicious) and brownies. Then we're off to the city park for some rec time. Today wasn't quite as moving as yesterday; we didn't get to hear any more of Robert and JoAnn's story. But even being in their house and knowing what happened there is so inspirational. It feels good to know how much we're helping them. I'm hoping that feeling stays all week.
Alissa
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