Saturday morning means sleeping a bit longer! Ed and Kitty K were wondering when the "breakfast man" was going to arrive to prepare what they'd heard would be a fabulous feast. All were eager to eat. Daryl was wondering where the guests were! He was up in the "big kitchen" and the guests and overnight hosts were patiently waiting (pacing) on the first floor where the "small kitchen" is located! Uh-oh the new coordinating team erred in not finding out where breakfast was served. But once breakfast began all who'd been waiting were thrilled. Daryl always does a fabulous job and this was no exception. He had grits, sausage and made special order eggs for each person. Wonderful way to begin the day. Thanks Daryl for feeding us well--and next time we will know where to find you!
Bill drove the van again and everyone went to the Day Center. Erik picked everyone up again and was there to welcome the evening hosts Susan and son Will. Bob and Nancy provided food again and
it was another delicious meal. Chicken casserole, special rice, and a wonderful pear crisp!
Michael enjoyed competing with Will in a game in the Pit. Will reported that he lost but enjoyed it a lot. Baby Brandon was, as always, a special attraction. Susan and Will left a lovely note for the guests to be given the next morning--saying how much they enjoyed being with them. What a thoughtful gesture which was very much appreciated.
The overnight hosts were Madeline and the Mayor! They both reported sleeping well. That can be vouched for by the set-up crew who arrived at 7:00 am Sunday and found everything dark. Good sleeping is good for everyone! Erik drove the van again and delivered Kewanna and Brandon to the Day Center. Ken, Kristine and Michael went in their own car. Austin and Amanda are no longer with us.
The take-down crew was terrific and when the truck arrived everything was waiting and loaded in no time! Alicia, John, Katherine, Sarah, Mac, Steven, Madeline, Erik, Carmen, Kitty and Denise got the Sunday School rooms ready for Misse's inspection and she pronounced them "just right". Yippee. Katherine, Sarah, Mac & Steven were like "energizer bunnies" & were a HUGE help! Carmen remembered what had come on the IHN truck and what belonged to FPC. It took everyone to make the take-down go smoothly!
We inventoried the "linen shelves" and put like items together--as we began to think of our June 2-9 host week.
At 1:00 pm Maggie and Kitty went to the Day Center for the afternoon. It was very quiet and we brainstormed about some things that would be useful to have for future host weeks in each room, such as bedside tables and quilt racks to hang wet towels.
About 4:40 Sherri came from First Baptist to gather the guests to move across the street. Our week is over, and the new Coordinating Team learned a lot. We enjoyed being with our guests and of course could not have done it without the volunteers. We also appreciate the help of Iris, service coordinator at IHN. Thanks and blessings to one and all.
SAVE THE DATE--Next host week is June 2 - 9, 2013!
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