The Blogger

It has been my pleasure to be this year's team Blogger. I have never created one or been solely responsible for one before. It has been my joy to bring you tidbits of our trip this year. This picture was taken by Cathy probably about 7am in the morning in Parkway's church library.

I have loved blogging the news of our trip each day and hope you have been able to "travel" along with us. We have felt your prayers throughout each day. We couldn't do it without you. Thank you for wearing your Inspirational bracelets supporting us each day. I have fallen it love with New Orleans. The people and circumstances here truly grab your heart and don't let go. The people are so incredibly appreciative and grateful of every little bit of progress we make in their homes and in their lives. I have said once before that once you go on a Volunteer In Mission trip it leaves you like you never been before.

I can't recommend it enough, to try one of these trips. 19 people really made a difference this week for 2 very needy homeowners. We truly gave them the greatest gift of all--HOPE. It has been an incredibe pleasure to be on this year's team to New Orleans. We had a very hard-working and caring team. I'm sure God is smiling down on all of us. Now that we have physically returned, it will take us a day or two to get our feet back on the ground. But, I do hope we never forget the faces of New Orleans. Here I am Lord...send me.

With love and gratitude and still keeping HOPE alive in New Orleans, barb