The couple we worked with are in their mid 20′s with 3 little girls they are awaiting the return of after having just gone through rehab. (Alcohol & prescription drug abuse run rampant though the area).  It broke my heart hearing how spoiled the mom feels they are. I was secretly embarrased with the thought of all the materialistic items that lay at my daughters finger tips back home!

They live deep in a “holler” with secenic views all around.  They bought their 40 ‘ trailer for $700 and were given the property by their  father,  a recovery alcoholic with alzheimers who lives down the road and visits daily. We spent the week making modifications to the trailer in preperation for winter. (Changing out windows, building a deck on the front, and doing “underpinning” to make the underside of the trailer cut off from the elements and stray animals in the yard) 

It was def. hard work!!! We rose at 5:00 am, worked hard labor all day, spent the evening comiserating about the days activities, and retired to our bunks. We were all feeling our ages!!

But it was a hugely productive  and meaningful week…..and   It felt good to give hope to one more family  in a world full of hardship and neglect!!!

I came home once again feeling the need to reprioritze my time with things that are more relevant and God honoring……..I am a work in progress!

God Bless!

Julie