I am a retired attorney with time but no constructions skills. You know what they say about attorneys - it takes 6 to replace a light bulb. So, Art Osburn, the professional cabinet guy, has to teach some of us the rudiments of sheet rock installation. I learned some new construction lingo. First, you rock, then you mud, next you scrap the buggers and finally you scrap up the turds. Due to my few skills, I was assigned to the Shop Vac - so you know my job assignment for the day . In the evening our Team boss, Linda Burmeister, who happens to be my daughter, gave us the night off to tour the Katrina damaged areas and visit the French Quarter. A must, is a cup chicory coffee and a powdered beignet at the Cafe DuMond. We were all dressed in our "Julie's Hope" red shirts so we stood out in the crowd. The "Celebration" church team spotted us and stopped by to compare experiences. We found out that we are living in the lap of luxury at the Bethlehem Volunteer Center. The Celebration Camp only has 6 showers for 300 people. Bethlehem has 15 showers for 60 people. We sometimes have to stand in line, so they must have a lottery. The Lutherans really know how to live. I can report that our team behaved themselves on the French Quarter walk about. Not due to their exemplary character but because we have to be back at camp by 10:30 p.m. or there is a lockout. Right now, the streets of New Orleans is not a good place to camp out.
Meeting all the Christians, of all denominations, working so diligently, makes you feel the "Communion of Saints". All the prayers are helping each of us to be Jesus' hands and feet to help the people restore their homes and spirits. This is my second trip to New Orleans and I can see the progress - one house at a time - one life restored. Praise the Lord.
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