Day 3 was really long… but very gratifying and we accomplished a lot today. Our teams are jelling together quite nicely. The day started off with a great sunrise meeting of the team leaders on top of the levee. The mighty Mississippi one one side and the gulf on the other. It was good to take a moment and start the day reflecting on God’s wonders.

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WP-Bible plugin When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; 4 what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them

I looked to the heavens, and out of it rose the glow of God’s light. I was reminded of Jeremiah talk on the 5 basic human needs a few weeks ago about remembering to start with the Spiritual, Well the sunrise was a great reminder of God’s amazing power both physically and mental. He is really weaving his way though many lives, including mine.

The students are just amazing as well, they have really stepped up and shined today with their eagerness to help. They all worked very hard today in some rough conditions, hot, humid, hazy and just uncomfortable when you’ve been used to the cold NH weather. Their attitude was so positive it recharged me. Being the first day on the job they were excited to participate. I bet many of them were filled with anticipation leading up to this trip, I know I was. Though it was a challenge to keep them all busy and engaged I believe all of them were fulfilled with the days work.

Many of them had the chance to use new tools they never used before. Some learned how to cut with the circular saw. While others worked the “old fashion way’.. hammering in all the nails by hand. We tried to include each of them in throughout the days work. The photos show the fruit of our labor…

At the end of the day we were able to stand back and gaze upon our work…. a full day and a lot accomplished