It was 8:30 AM on Monday morning, we've had our orientation and work begins at the 2009 site in Waveland, Mississippi. Foundation and deck are in place and by 9 we have the first walls up. You can see the studs laid out on the driveway to the right of the house. It didn't take long to get them constructed and raised. WOW! 
The team of workers on site were rich in experience as many of the Paterson group were returning to this area for the third time. And, also, we have the benefit of a group of Americorps young people who have been working with Habitat here for many weeks, and some much longer.
Two very important people on site today were the new homeowners, Kevin and Jahna Landry. For the last three years they and their three young children have been living in very cramped trailer housing. You can imagine how thrilled they were to see their house beginning to take shape.
By the day's end, they were amazed at the progress, from a bare deck on a foundation to a framed, partially roofed and sheathed house. Photo below was taken shortly before work ended for the day.
2 comments:
WOW, YOU ARE AMAZING, EVEN THOUGH WE CAN'T BE THERE WITH YOU, WE CHEER YOU ON FROM HOME, GREAT JOB, WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE TOMORROW
CATE LEONARD
Hello all! I am truly amazed at the progress that has been made in such a short time. Please know that when I go home tonight, I will have a glass (or 2) of wine to toast all of your great work. I will continue to pray for your strength and safety. Bless you.
Best....Gina Damiano
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