Julie and Hugh roused all the guests, so they would be ready to roll at 7:30 am Monday morning. Julie did double-duty as the morning van driver. Is that a great volunteer or what??
It was a big morning for guests Christine, Belinda, Melissa and Dorothy...they moved today into their own trailer and they were all very excited about having a home of their own. Our prayers and good thoughts go with them. We will continue to keep up with them.
The afternoon driver was Jayne and she brought Jill, Christopher and Ethan to the church for the night. Without twin two year olds it seems mighty quiet! I know they miss Chris and Ethan who have been wonderful "big brothers" to them, watching out for them, playing with them and importantly teaching them new words! What great guys those two are.
Susan and Greta brought a wonderful meal featuring Chicken Tettrazini. The guests and evening hosts were grateful and enjoyed every bite. No one goes hungry at First Pres, we have the best cooks I am sure!
The overnight hosts were Mary and her daughter Laura--who was substituting for her Dad. Bob preferred to watch the Auburn-Florida State game. Imagine that! Thanks Laura, you are welcome back any time.
Extra blankets were available to all on this c-o-l-d night!
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
IHN, Sunday January 5, 2014
2014 gets off to a good start at First Pres as we host IHN. The set up crew was superb--Carla, Carl and Rick got started an hour early and by the time the rest of us arrived, they'd gotten the floors cleaned, sofa moved upstairs, boxes of sheets and towels out and sorted and many of the window covers up. The truck that brings IHNA beds and other things went to Emanuel, and fortunately then to the Day Center. When we called the Day Center to see if they'd heard why he hadn't arrived yet--they had his number. He didn't know where to go! It's a new year and new schedule which takes getting used to for all of us. Once he arrived the truck was unloaded by Kitty L, Mary, Gail, Kitty D, Carla, Carl and Rick in record time!
Beds were made, lamps set up, and all was made ready to welcome our guests and hosts.
Marie and Tim drove straight from Florida (where they had some cool weather) to pick up the blue bedspreads and wash them. They delivered them back in time to be put on the beds before the guests arrived.
We only have two families arriving today. Both were with us in November, and it was nice to welcome them back. The third November family moved into their own place in December. Christine and her twins and her Mom Belinda will move on Monday Jan 6 to their own place.
Jill, Christopher and Ethan will be will us this week and then move to their own place next week. Congratulations to all three families--and the IHNA staff for reaching this important goal--a home of their own! Please keep all of them in your thoughts and prayers as they make a big transition.
Evening Hosts David and Barbara arrived and got the table set and the dinner out. We are so happy to welcome Congregation Children of Israel who are now "official" as our host week partner! David has been staying overnight and meeting with us as we prepare for this. We look forward to working together.
Nancy and Bob brought a delicious meal, perfect for a chilly evening. Rolls with hot beef for open faced sandwiches with gravy, a yummy squash casserole, colorful cole slaw and the best pear cup cakes ever! Guests had seconds and enjoyed a nice dinner and conversation with David and Barbara and one another. Belinda is feeling a bit under the weather, so she got some needed sleep.
Julie and Hugh spent the night. With only two families, the host room this week is not the room used by the Week Day School--good for the teacher, as her things will stay put and good for the overnight hosts and coordinators, as no furniture has to be moved!
Before I left Ethan was with one of the twins, and having her tell him the colors in the little buggy she was "driving"...so nice that he takes the time with the little ones! It is a joy to see how much these families enjoy one another. It is nice to have them back--and they seem to be glad to be back at First Presbyterian.
Thanks to our volunteers for getting the week off to a great start, and good luck to the guests who have moved and it's wonderful to have Jill and family back with us. God bless one and all.
Beds were made, lamps set up, and all was made ready to welcome our guests and hosts.
Marie and Tim drove straight from Florida (where they had some cool weather) to pick up the blue bedspreads and wash them. They delivered them back in time to be put on the beds before the guests arrived.
We only have two families arriving today. Both were with us in November, and it was nice to welcome them back. The third November family moved into their own place in December. Christine and her twins and her Mom Belinda will move on Monday Jan 6 to their own place.
Jill, Christopher and Ethan will be will us this week and then move to their own place next week. Congratulations to all three families--and the IHNA staff for reaching this important goal--a home of their own! Please keep all of them in your thoughts and prayers as they make a big transition.
Evening Hosts David and Barbara arrived and got the table set and the dinner out. We are so happy to welcome Congregation Children of Israel who are now "official" as our host week partner! David has been staying overnight and meeting with us as we prepare for this. We look forward to working together.
Nancy and Bob brought a delicious meal, perfect for a chilly evening. Rolls with hot beef for open faced sandwiches with gravy, a yummy squash casserole, colorful cole slaw and the best pear cup cakes ever! Guests had seconds and enjoyed a nice dinner and conversation with David and Barbara and one another. Belinda is feeling a bit under the weather, so she got some needed sleep.
Julie and Hugh spent the night. With only two families, the host room this week is not the room used by the Week Day School--good for the teacher, as her things will stay put and good for the overnight hosts and coordinators, as no furniture has to be moved!
Before I left Ethan was with one of the twins, and having her tell him the colors in the little buggy she was "driving"...so nice that he takes the time with the little ones! It is a joy to see how much these families enjoy one another. It is nice to have them back--and they seem to be glad to be back at First Presbyterian.
Thanks to our volunteers for getting the week off to a great start, and good luck to the guests who have moved and it's wonderful to have Jill and family back with us. God bless one and all.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
The last day of our host week dawned early. David and Bruce had gotten everyone stirring. When I arrived at the church all the families had gotten their belongings outside their door for the truck. They stripped the beds and put the linens in a big pile. They folded their beds, and each Mom swept her room.
The overnight hosts--great guys that they are--helped roll beds to the hallway and move bins. The take down crew of Kitty L, Carmen, Alicia, John, Katherine, Sarah, Mac, Steven and Ed were busy bees getting everything done with time to spare.
Erik was the Van driver and he took Crystal to work, along with her children, then went to the Day Center with everyone else.
Denise can't get away from her IHN Coordinating job--she woke up this morning, in Austin TX on central time, to a call from the person who was staying at the Day Center (paid by FPC) saying her ride had cancelled. Denise relayed the message to Athens--and Ed to the rescue. The young woman was in a UGa dorm, and he picked her up in his sporty silver convertible and took her to the Day Center. She was very grateful to Ed--as was Erik who was waiting for her arrival!! What a great team we have.
The truck driver came as we were beginning to get antsy and everything was back in order for Sunday School. He tried the "Bergeman Method" and parked at the ramp. John and his kids who did the loading pronounced it better than bumping up and down the steps. Thanks for the great idea Carl.
Everything that belongs to First Pres (sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, etc) was moved back to the IHN storage spot "Under the Porch" to rest for several weeks until called back into service.
The dishwasher was emptied of clean dishes, and four -- LARGE bags of laundry were put into the small kitchen with the names of the Sunday laundry do-ere: Sarah, Marie, Zanne and Debbie. They will be returned in a week or so clean and ready to be used again during our next host week.
Thanks to all 76 people and the 6 IHN Coordinators who made this week go well. Our guests were pleasant, grateful and well tended. We are blessed to have had time to interact with them.
A couple of things happened that I didn't know about until today:
--Denise said "On Thursday night two year old Melissa serenaded everyone at dinner with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and the ABC song. While it could be a bit difficult to understand, Melissa let everyone know when the song ended by clapping enthusiastically and saying 'Yeah!' It was very cute."
--Rick reported that when he had everyone in the Van ready to return to the church on Friday evening, that the UGa Homecoming Parade had all the streets blocked off to traffic. But Rick doesn't take no for an answer--he explained to the very nice police officer that he had nine people, including very young children and there was no way they could walk six blocks. The officer let him pass and Rick parked the Van in the FPC parking lot! Then he walked back to First Baptist for his car. Way to persist Rick!
At 1:00 pm our faithful Day Center volunteers Maggie and Virginia arrived and stayed until 5:00 when the log book and all the guests are passed into the good hands of the IHN coordinator at First Baptist. It's just a short walk across the street from the Day Center.
Speaking of First Baptist--kudos to them for taking over the Our Daily Bread soup kitchen when Oconee Street Methodist burned. The crowd has increased, and they began as the temporary home,
but recently made it a permanent move. If you know people at First Baptist please give them loud praise for their good work in this and so many ways.
Keep the IHN families in your prayers. Crystal and her family's time is drawing to a close in early December and they are in need of affordable housing in a safe place. These three Mothers are working hard to move into their own place and your prayers are greatly needed.
Til our first Host Week of 2014...thanks for ALL you do for IHN!
The overnight hosts--great guys that they are--helped roll beds to the hallway and move bins. The take down crew of Kitty L, Carmen, Alicia, John, Katherine, Sarah, Mac, Steven and Ed were busy bees getting everything done with time to spare.
Erik was the Van driver and he took Crystal to work, along with her children, then went to the Day Center with everyone else.
Denise can't get away from her IHN Coordinating job--she woke up this morning, in Austin TX on central time, to a call from the person who was staying at the Day Center (paid by FPC) saying her ride had cancelled. Denise relayed the message to Athens--and Ed to the rescue. The young woman was in a UGa dorm, and he picked her up in his sporty silver convertible and took her to the Day Center. She was very grateful to Ed--as was Erik who was waiting for her arrival!! What a great team we have.
The truck driver came as we were beginning to get antsy and everything was back in order for Sunday School. He tried the "Bergeman Method" and parked at the ramp. John and his kids who did the loading pronounced it better than bumping up and down the steps. Thanks for the great idea Carl.
Everything that belongs to First Pres (sheets, pillows, mattress covers, blankets, etc) was moved back to the IHN storage spot "Under the Porch" to rest for several weeks until called back into service.
The dishwasher was emptied of clean dishes, and four -- LARGE bags of laundry were put into the small kitchen with the names of the Sunday laundry do-ere: Sarah, Marie, Zanne and Debbie. They will be returned in a week or so clean and ready to be used again during our next host week.
Thanks to all 76 people and the 6 IHN Coordinators who made this week go well. Our guests were pleasant, grateful and well tended. We are blessed to have had time to interact with them.
A couple of things happened that I didn't know about until today:
--Denise said "On Thursday night two year old Melissa serenaded everyone at dinner with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and the ABC song. While it could be a bit difficult to understand, Melissa let everyone know when the song ended by clapping enthusiastically and saying 'Yeah!' It was very cute."
--Rick reported that when he had everyone in the Van ready to return to the church on Friday evening, that the UGa Homecoming Parade had all the streets blocked off to traffic. But Rick doesn't take no for an answer--he explained to the very nice police officer that he had nine people, including very young children and there was no way they could walk six blocks. The officer let him pass and Rick parked the Van in the FPC parking lot! Then he walked back to First Baptist for his car. Way to persist Rick!
At 1:00 pm our faithful Day Center volunteers Maggie and Virginia arrived and stayed until 5:00 when the log book and all the guests are passed into the good hands of the IHN coordinator at First Baptist. It's just a short walk across the street from the Day Center.
Speaking of First Baptist--kudos to them for taking over the Our Daily Bread soup kitchen when Oconee Street Methodist burned. The crowd has increased, and they began as the temporary home,
but recently made it a permanent move. If you know people at First Baptist please give them loud praise for their good work in this and so many ways.
Keep the IHN families in your prayers. Crystal and her family's time is drawing to a close in early December and they are in need of affordable housing in a safe place. These three Mothers are working hard to move into their own place and your prayers are greatly needed.
Til our first Host Week of 2014...thanks for ALL you do for IHN!
Saturday, November 9, 2013
I (Kitty) am the Sat Van driver and arrived at First Presbyterian to find the "parking volunteers" for FPC Youth choir already at work for Game Day, though few takers so early.
Inside Brian had gently awakened everyone. I'm sure all were glad to sleep a bit extra, as each week-day morning everyone left on the Van at 6:45. Saturday is a treat for not only sleeping late, but having a fabulous breakfast.
Daryl Magrino, superb chef that he is had outdone himself. He had plates of bacon, sausage, a pot of grits and a beautiful fruit plate as well as juice and biscuits. Plus each person got to order their eggs just the way they wanted them--with cheese, or not--scrambled, fried or an omelette. What a treat.
We all sat around the tables and had a leisurely, wonderful breakfast. Too soon it was time to head to the Day Center. I (Kitty) was the Van driver and I was anxious about getting a place to park the van in its usual lot at First Baptist. It has a parking pass for game day--as long as there is still a spot.
No trouble this morning.
In fact there was time to take Crystal, Yemisi and Josiah to their Seventh Day Adventist Church and get back to First Baptist with most all the places still open. The attendant insisted that I couldn't park there on game day--even with the pass. Since there was no good option, I insisted right back that we could. She called her supervisor who told me it was just fine. The only stipulation was that I had to park "in the middle" not around the edges where they had cones. That was fine with me.
Jill asked me to look for Christopher's phone when I went back to First Pres. I found it right on a table, which made Jill's day!
Speaking of days--today is Ethan's 12th BIRTHDAY! We have a cake for tonight, and Ethelyn will bring ice cream with dinner. Next year at this time he will be a teenager...
I picked up Christina, Dorothy and Melissa and Jill, Christopher and Ethan and we went to First Pres. Christina's Mother was visiting which was so nice, and Dorothy hated to leave her behind--she spilled a lot of tears and wailed loudly on the short ride to the church, but calmed down after we arrived. Chrystal and family will be brought to FPC by their church.
Ethelyn brought a huge meal! There was a large platter of chicken strips, which were very popular! And pizzas--2 cheese, 1 meat and 1 vegetarian. There was plenty for dinner and enough left over for Sunday lunch!
She also brought 3 kinds of ice cream. We had a chocolate cake with 'Happy Birthday Ethan' on it. Jill arranged the 12 candles, Chris lit them--and after Yemesi turned out all the lights--wheeled the cake and ice creams into the room with singing for Ethan. He was surprised and seemed pleased. Everyone enjoyed his cake (except Josiah who is allergic to eggs--however Ethelyn had made sure he had egg-less ice cream!)
It was a festive evening with Ben and Molly as hosts and their 2 year old Crawford as junior host!
Before they left Ben closed the under-the-church garage gate, after the very last game day parker had left.
David and Bruce were there for the overnight and it went well. Nothing happened--which is always good.
Inside Brian had gently awakened everyone. I'm sure all were glad to sleep a bit extra, as each week-day morning everyone left on the Van at 6:45. Saturday is a treat for not only sleeping late, but having a fabulous breakfast.
Daryl Magrino, superb chef that he is had outdone himself. He had plates of bacon, sausage, a pot of grits and a beautiful fruit plate as well as juice and biscuits. Plus each person got to order their eggs just the way they wanted them--with cheese, or not--scrambled, fried or an omelette. What a treat.
We all sat around the tables and had a leisurely, wonderful breakfast. Too soon it was time to head to the Day Center. I (Kitty) was the Van driver and I was anxious about getting a place to park the van in its usual lot at First Baptist. It has a parking pass for game day--as long as there is still a spot.
No trouble this morning.
In fact there was time to take Crystal, Yemisi and Josiah to their Seventh Day Adventist Church and get back to First Baptist with most all the places still open. The attendant insisted that I couldn't park there on game day--even with the pass. Since there was no good option, I insisted right back that we could. She called her supervisor who told me it was just fine. The only stipulation was that I had to park "in the middle" not around the edges where they had cones. That was fine with me.
Jill asked me to look for Christopher's phone when I went back to First Pres. I found it right on a table, which made Jill's day!
Speaking of days--today is Ethan's 12th BIRTHDAY! We have a cake for tonight, and Ethelyn will bring ice cream with dinner. Next year at this time he will be a teenager...
I picked up Christina, Dorothy and Melissa and Jill, Christopher and Ethan and we went to First Pres. Christina's Mother was visiting which was so nice, and Dorothy hated to leave her behind--she spilled a lot of tears and wailed loudly on the short ride to the church, but calmed down after we arrived. Chrystal and family will be brought to FPC by their church.
Ethelyn brought a huge meal! There was a large platter of chicken strips, which were very popular! And pizzas--2 cheese, 1 meat and 1 vegetarian. There was plenty for dinner and enough left over for Sunday lunch!
She also brought 3 kinds of ice cream. We had a chocolate cake with 'Happy Birthday Ethan' on it. Jill arranged the 12 candles, Chris lit them--and after Yemesi turned out all the lights--wheeled the cake and ice creams into the room with singing for Ethan. He was surprised and seemed pleased. Everyone enjoyed his cake (except Josiah who is allergic to eggs--however Ethelyn had made sure he had egg-less ice cream!)
It was a festive evening with Ben and Molly as hosts and their 2 year old Crawford as junior host!
Before they left Ben closed the under-the-church garage gate, after the very last game day parker had left.
David and Bruce were there for the overnight and it went well. Nothing happened--which is always good.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
IHN, Friday November 8, 2013
Overnight hosts Lynn and Madeline got the guests up...it is hard on a chilly morning to get out of a warm bed--but duty calls.
Jim is Friday's genial Van driver and everyone is taken to school and work.
Lynn and Madeline move furniture, tidy up and finish their overnight hosting.
Rick picks up Moms and children and returns everyone to the church just like clockwork.
Susan is the On Site / On Call Coordinator and she was surprised to find the UGa Homecoming Parade on Dougherty Street! Go Dawgs! She reset the room and was there to greet the overnight hosts Paige, Robert and children.
Jeannie and Sarah brought a delicious meal of: beef in gravy, rice with vegetables, 2 other vegetable dishes, a salad and pies--one apple & one lemon meringue! Everyone enjoyed all of it very much.
Brian, Tara, Ryan and Hannon were the Overnight Hosts. Tara quarantined herself as she had a bad case of pinkeye. Bless her for even coming.
Good day--quiet night. All is well.
Jim is Friday's genial Van driver and everyone is taken to school and work.
Lynn and Madeline move furniture, tidy up and finish their overnight hosting.
Rick picks up Moms and children and returns everyone to the church just like clockwork.
Susan is the On Site / On Call Coordinator and she was surprised to find the UGa Homecoming Parade on Dougherty Street! Go Dawgs! She reset the room and was there to greet the overnight hosts Paige, Robert and children.
Jeannie and Sarah brought a delicious meal of: beef in gravy, rice with vegetables, 2 other vegetable dishes, a salad and pies--one apple & one lemon meringue! Everyone enjoyed all of it very much.
Brian, Tara, Ryan and Hannon were the Overnight Hosts. Tara quarantined herself as she had a bad case of pinkeye. Bless her for even coming.
Good day--quiet night. All is well.
Friday, November 8, 2013
IHN, Thursday November 7, 2013
Wednesday Overnight hosts Sara and John roused all the guests, so they could get on the Van in time to make the rounds. Then they moved the bed and the rest of the IHN things out of the volunteer bedroom. There is now a photo as to how the room is to be re-set. We appreciate the patience of the Weekday school staff as we learn what goes where!
Richard arrived in time to leave with the Van at 6:45, so no one is late to work or school. He made the rather complicated route and the day begins.
Denise was both the On Site/On Call Coordinator and the afternoon Van driver. She went by the church in the afternoon and got the furniture back in the volunteer room, and changed the sheets.
Then she made the pick ups at the Day Center and Bright Beginnings and took everyone back to the church.
Everyone that is except Jill, Christopher and Ethan. Christopher had a drawing hung in the gallery at the Lamar Dodd School of Art and the opening of the show was tonight. They went, along with other Clarke County Middle School Students and Parents to see the good work the students had done. I went by the Art School and spoke to the CCMS Art teacher and he said what a pleasure it was to work with Christopher. Christopher started an Art Club at the school--that's a great thing! Having a piece exhibited is something to celebrate. Yeah Christopher!
Judy and Julie had prepared a delicious vegetarian chili with all the "fixings". The church was reported to have smelled wonderful all day as it cooked in a crock pot in the kitchen!! There was also meat in a separate dish for those who wanted it. Along with cole slaw and sugar cookies. Our meal preparers have done a super job all week of accommodating everyones needs.
After a rather quick dinner Denise and Crystal's family were off to go to a meeting at 6:30, for a program they are taking. Getting them to the right place on time, Denise then went to the UGa School of Art to pick up Jill and her sons at 7:00 and take them back to the Church for a late--but very tasty--dinner. Before long Denise left to pick up Crystal, Yemisi and Josiah at 8:30 and take them back to FPC. With all present and accounted for Denise headed home. CHEERS for Denise, for doing a great Van driving job this afternoon and evening with a lot of "back and forthing."
Madeline was back to spend the second night, this time with Lynn. They reported everything was fine, except Yemisi is missing the stem from her eyeglasses to her ear. Hopefully that can be fixed soon.
During the night Christina and one of the twins were up in the wee hours watching a movie. That makes getting up early the next morning difficult!
Richard arrived in time to leave with the Van at 6:45, so no one is late to work or school. He made the rather complicated route and the day begins.
Denise was both the On Site/On Call Coordinator and the afternoon Van driver. She went by the church in the afternoon and got the furniture back in the volunteer room, and changed the sheets.
Then she made the pick ups at the Day Center and Bright Beginnings and took everyone back to the church.
Everyone that is except Jill, Christopher and Ethan. Christopher had a drawing hung in the gallery at the Lamar Dodd School of Art and the opening of the show was tonight. They went, along with other Clarke County Middle School Students and Parents to see the good work the students had done. I went by the Art School and spoke to the CCMS Art teacher and he said what a pleasure it was to work with Christopher. Christopher started an Art Club at the school--that's a great thing! Having a piece exhibited is something to celebrate. Yeah Christopher!
Judy and Julie had prepared a delicious vegetarian chili with all the "fixings". The church was reported to have smelled wonderful all day as it cooked in a crock pot in the kitchen!! There was also meat in a separate dish for those who wanted it. Along with cole slaw and sugar cookies. Our meal preparers have done a super job all week of accommodating everyones needs.
After a rather quick dinner Denise and Crystal's family were off to go to a meeting at 6:30, for a program they are taking. Getting them to the right place on time, Denise then went to the UGa School of Art to pick up Jill and her sons at 7:00 and take them back to the Church for a late--but very tasty--dinner. Before long Denise left to pick up Crystal, Yemisi and Josiah at 8:30 and take them back to FPC. With all present and accounted for Denise headed home. CHEERS for Denise, for doing a great Van driving job this afternoon and evening with a lot of "back and forthing."
Madeline was back to spend the second night, this time with Lynn. They reported everything was fine, except Yemisi is missing the stem from her eyeglasses to her ear. Hopefully that can be fixed soon.
During the night Christina and one of the twins were up in the wee hours watching a movie. That makes getting up early the next morning difficult!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
IHN, Wednesday November 6, 2013
Wednesday morning found sleepy guests (and volunteers). But Madeline and Winston had everyone up and about and the van left on time with Jayne once again the driver making the rounds. It can be tricky to get 2 to Whit Davis by 7:15, then a Mom to work across town by 7:30, then 2 to Clarke Middle by 7:45--whew...then to more leisurely take 2 to Bright Beginnings by 8:00 and then the other Moms to the Day Center. Yea Jayne, all were present and accounted for at the proper times!
Madeline and Winston meanwhile re-set the "volunteer bedroom" as the Week Day School. From Thursday on we will have photos to guide the re-setting of that room. They are in the Blue Host Week Book that stays at First Pres.
Wednesday found the missing laundry box back in it's rightful place--how is unknown! However, the drinking glasses were no longer in the small kitchen, but had made it upstairs to the big kitchen (their usual home). Since we want to be good stewards and not use paper or plastic, they were brought back down to the small kitchen. Hope they will stay put through Saturday night! This has been a mysterious week, with keys, laundry box and glasses gone missing then being found. And it is not Halloween.
Supplies such as fruit, granola bars and other healthy snacks were replenished, along with more OJ, and Milk.
Erik was the On Site/On Call Coordinator, and was there to greet the guests and Van Driver Bill Flatt--who deserves a gold star for driving three afternoons in a row. Thanks Bill!
Carol M. and Tanna arrived and went with the guests to Fellowship Hall for the Wednesday night supper. Everyone ate very well. And when birthdays for the week were recognized, our Ethan was applauded--he will be 12 on Saturday.
John and Sara were the overnight hosts. They reported that everyone was up a little later than usual. John worked with Crystal on her resume and job application. Keep her in your prayers, and all the other Moms--that they may find work that they will enjoy.
As we mark the middle of our Host Week we feel blessed to have such nice families in our church, we have enjoyed getting to know them. The guests always bless our lives in ways we never expect. We are also blessed--and grateful to have such caring volunteers. God Bless You Everyone.
Madeline and Winston meanwhile re-set the "volunteer bedroom" as the Week Day School. From Thursday on we will have photos to guide the re-setting of that room. They are in the Blue Host Week Book that stays at First Pres.
Wednesday found the missing laundry box back in it's rightful place--how is unknown! However, the drinking glasses were no longer in the small kitchen, but had made it upstairs to the big kitchen (their usual home). Since we want to be good stewards and not use paper or plastic, they were brought back down to the small kitchen. Hope they will stay put through Saturday night! This has been a mysterious week, with keys, laundry box and glasses gone missing then being found. And it is not Halloween.
Supplies such as fruit, granola bars and other healthy snacks were replenished, along with more OJ, and Milk.
Erik was the On Site/On Call Coordinator, and was there to greet the guests and Van Driver Bill Flatt--who deserves a gold star for driving three afternoons in a row. Thanks Bill!
Carol M. and Tanna arrived and went with the guests to Fellowship Hall for the Wednesday night supper. Everyone ate very well. And when birthdays for the week were recognized, our Ethan was applauded--he will be 12 on Saturday.
John and Sara were the overnight hosts. They reported that everyone was up a little later than usual. John worked with Crystal on her resume and job application. Keep her in your prayers, and all the other Moms--that they may find work that they will enjoy.
As we mark the middle of our Host Week we feel blessed to have such nice families in our church, we have enjoyed getting to know them. The guests always bless our lives in ways we never expect. We are also blessed--and grateful to have such caring volunteers. God Bless You Everyone.
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