Fantastic Friday

The day started out with waking up to a massive saran wrapping of all the vans, due to Crew B’s revenge for a water balloon prank yesterday, except Crew B didn’t know whose car was whose so… they wrapped em all.

IN fact throughout the course of the week there were a few pranks pulled.  First, there was a classic water balloon ambush.   The best was a set up where Crew C attacked Crew B with super-soakers under the guise of getting together for a group photo. It was a complete and total success. Crew B was soaked.  Booyah! Granted Crew B did get their revenge by throwing stink bombs in Crew C’s car.  But even with all the pranks, a lot of work was accomplished.

Today was the last day of work.  Some crews had more work to finish up the jobs than others and it was obvious that by the end of each crew had worked strenuously.  Everyone was very tired but satisfied with what they had accomplished for the week. One crew even dropped people off back at the church, then went back to the worksite just so they could get a little bit of extra time to work and help the homeowner that much more.  They ended up not getting back until after dinner had already started.  Now that’s dedication.

As a final ceremony to kind of wrap up the trip in a sense, we held the final thanksgiving circle, where everyone gathers together in one group after having been in two separate thanksgiving circles all week. All shared what they are thankful for and what was best about the week.  Some people shared things that were short and to the point, but others were moved to share long and often and sentimental feelings about the week, relationships and how amazing God has been in our midst.  It is a moving and sentimental time and there were even a few tears of joy shed.  The Holy Spirit was definitely present.  Most people spoke about their crew and stories from the week, EVERYONE loved their own crew;  naturally everyone is biased, and many shared how much work they accomplished throughout the week.  The thanksgiving circle is a chance for everyone to share, and reflect upon their own experiences.

To top off the night, during late night free time there was a milk chugging competition between Colin Eddy and Adam Weidemann to see who could drink a gallon of milk in an hour.  Adam won, but didn’t finish the gallon. We wonder if it can be done?

The YOAM trip has been a super experience for all, for many this may be the last YOAM trip they are able to come on.  For others this was their first mission experience, and for some it is an ongoing labor of love.  Thanks for reading - pray for the people of NOLA who are still in need of relief, and for our safe return home.

in His service…CREW C

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