Sheila and Drew were up early getting things ready for the IHN truck. For Sheila this is something she could do in her sleep, after two years of being the coordinator with Bob. Seleethia had all of her things packed and her bed stripped by the time the take down crew arrived. And she insisted on helping with everything.
Consequently the morning went quickly and smoothly. Wes took the sofa back to the pit, Kitty L, Carmen, Kitty D, Alicia, John, Katherine Sarah, Mac & Steven got everything moved near the door and we had time for coffee and a visit before the truck arrived. The children were great at getting the Sunday School rooms back as they should be--thank goodness for young minds and willing hands! The truck was loaded quickly and efficiently.
Kitty took Saleethia to the Day Center and heard about the Chili Cook off from Ebonie who said there were lots of people there and it was a fun evening.
Diane picked up a large bag of laundry after church today to take home to wash and dry.
The Day Center hosts Maggie and Virginia didn't have to be there until 3 pm, because Saleethia worked until 2:30 today, then picked up Isaiah. At 5:00 our week ends and the family will walk over to First Baptist where they will be in good, loving hands there for this week.
This family has been a joy--the precious little boy, who celebrates his first birthday before too long, and his wonderful Mom who works so hard and is such a lovely person in every respect. We were blessed to have time with them this week. Seleethia asked me to tell everyone how much she appreciated all you did "such good food, and the people were wonderful to me and to Isaiah, they were all so thoughtful and courteous and kind. Please thank them." Thanks to everyone--all 73 people who helped this week (some people did more than one job or the same job more than once) You made it all go so smoothly. Continue to keep Saleethia and Isaiah in your prayers.
Our next host week is August 11 -18, only eight weeks from today. Hope to see you then.
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