Sunday, August 10, 2014

IHN, Sunday August 10, 2014

When I arrived at FPC this morning not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse (which I hope was outside!)  Then Denise arrived and soon Madeline came out of the Host Room thinking we were the little boys up and about...but they were sound asleep.  Winston came out and she and Madeline reported a good over-night.  When they arrived last night they said the boys were having a great time with David and Ira--using them as the foundation for the building they were constructing out of blocks.  What wonderful volunteers we have!

The Take Down crew assembled quickly, Todd, Kim,  Anna Marie, Jean, Katie Sue and Bertis.  Madeline finally had to wake up Lee and her children.  Unfortunately J.R. was sick at his stomach during the night.  He was bright eyed this morning.  Madeline went to the store to get some meds just in case--always good to have our Parish Nurse on duty!

When we began to roll beds into the hallway J.R. got busy too and helped Katie Sue roll beds--he is an enthusiastic little boy and actually provides good help as well as a lot of smiles!

The truck arrived and everything was waiting...so it was a quick load.  Putting away the things that our ours, and sorting the dirty laundry for Sarah and Robbie, Zanne, Marie and Tim and Debbie, cleaning the refrigerator, making sure the Youth Rooms are back in order all went quickly and well because we had such great help.  And because we now have storage in the closets right in the Pit!

Madeline, back from the store, drove Lee, Kawani, J.R. and Zanora (ZZ) to the IHN Day Center.  All the goodies from the refrigerator were loaded into the van and off they went.  Madeline discovered that only half the car seats were in working order and wisely took the non-functional ones into the office.  She has seen too many accidents with children going through windshields and windows to let that go by without action--thanks Maddie!  Lee got everything put away in the kitchen while Madeline worked on car seats.

The Take Down crew finished and got everything back in its place, and the keys returned to Roger.  Great crew means light work!

Maggie and Cynthia were the Day Center hosts this afternoon.  Lee's Dad picked up her and the children and they had nice family time--and even got to see their grandfather/great-grandfather.  What a treat for him!   Lee said she had hoped to get a nap--but guess what, she wasn't able to do that!  With a 5, 3 and 1 year old is that a surprise?  She doesn't start her new job until Thursday, so hopefully she will get some rest the first of the week when the children are in school and day-care.  She had such wonderful things to say about the FPC/CCI volunteers--now that is not a surprise!

I (Kitty) was the van driver and when I got to the Day Center the children had Maggie and Cynthia very engaged.  The guests got in the van for a short ride to Emanuel Episcopal and we walked up and up and up to their lovely, newly renovated IHN quarters.  Their volunteers immediately were smitten with ZZ and the boys were thrilled with their playground.  It will be a good week!

Please keep Lee in your prayers as she begins her new job.  One of our volunteers was so impressed with her that he contacted someone he knows who works with the organization and put in a good word for her.  And very importantly she is a very good Mom!  Keep the children in your prayers...yesterday one of the little boys asked "do we move today?".  I thought how much I take living in one place for granted.  While moving weekly isn't ideal, the families are provided with a safe, comfortable place to stay and are surrounded by caring people--and get good food, and clean sheets and towels, and are driven to and fro with care.  THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR A VERY GOOD WEEK.  It is not every week that there's a birthday celebrate.  The birthday girl's last little bit of cake--and balloons and hats went with her--and the family took wonderful memories of her first birthday.

God bless you one and all.  Our next Host Week is OCTOBER 19 -  26th.  It is our last one for 2014.  Hope to see you then!


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