Our last day at ASP!!! Here's all the news from the worksites on our last day with our families:)
Alphabet Soup (Debbie, Scott R. and Yvonne)
We finished up the bathroom and the rest of the projects we had. We had some good quality time with Ms. Barbara and ate ice cream with her. It was sad to leave Ms. Barbara but it was nice to leave the home in much better condition than we found it!
Nacho Cheese (Scott J. and Lynn)
Today we finished up the week by placing the rest of the dry wall. We completed all the plumbing. We also put up all the remaining drywall, mudded and sanded it. We cleaned out the backside of the house and put up scaffolding for the next group. We ate pizza with the crew and our family!
Welcome Home (Mac and Tracey)
We finished sanding the dining room and living room ceilings. We put up all our tiles in the first bedroom (ceiling). During our conversation with Mac, the family thought that we were paid contractors, and that's why they weren't happy with the mess we left earlier. We loved our family and all had a great time. Thanks for everything LLK and anyone else who helped:)
Cell phone (Becky and Lance)
Our wonderful team completed insulating the sheetrocking the living room and the kitchen. We went over to Andrea and Daniel's grandmother's house for lunch and she made chocolate cupcakes and gave her a picture of their children for us to take home. I love our family and the last day is my favorite and my least favorite day because I'm so sad to finish the project but I HATE to leave the family. Can't wait for next year! (written by Susu)
Candy Cane (Rick, Joanne, and Kim)
Today was frog leg Friday! For lunch we drove to Jason's Country Corner and had our first experience with frog legs! Everyone except Luke who was already an experienced eater, mustered enough strength to try them and Rick and Worth even relished the delicacy. At the house we put up underpinning on the side and Rick and Worth worked in the bathroom. By the end of the afternoon we all were dripping with sweat but we were happy to have worked hard and accomplished so much. We said our goodbyes to the family and the dogs and drove away.
Don't touch my stuff (Chuck and Andrea)
After waking up VERY early again, we ate french toast sticks and then went to the worksite . We finished our project and the deck looks great! We had pizza for lunch because Mr. Chuck (Chet) auction for it and won. Woo Hoo! (written by Meredith)
Counting Crows (Dave and Wendy)
We finished building the stairs, then installed spindles and railing to complete the entire wheelchair ramp. We cleaned up the worksite and were done with our day's work by noon. Since our homeowner Margaret loved frog legs, we headed to Jason's County Corner because it was Frog Leg Friday!! Dave ate a lot of frog legs, Ashley ate a whole one, Carson, Derek and Wendy ate some and Taylor watched. We then unloaded and cleaned up at the center before going back to Margaret's to take her frog legs and exchange addresses. We have had a great week and enjoyed Margaret and all the other people of Wyoming County, WV!
A Late One (Lizz and Jan)
It was a long but rewarding day. We started hopeful that we would finish early but with hot and humid weather, getting the handrails up took all afternoon. We worked hard, visited with the family and ate the delicious food they prepared for us. We also installed a door so the family could finally use their new porch and stairs. After bittersweet goodbyes, we ended a great day and a great week! (written by Hannah)
Bar of Soap (Chad and Ruth)
Today was our second day working with Lizz and Jan's team and we accomplished a LOT! We finished construction on the 17 step staircase (a LOT of steps and a LOT of spindles!). Our team cut wood and cut wood and cut some more wood! But the results were fabulous! The other team installed a new door as well so that Ms. Betty and her family can have access to her new porch and steps. We were late getting back to the center but it was worth it to finish the project. Great job, Molly, Carter, Jennifer, Sara, Chad and Ruth. You were a great team!!
That's all the news from Wyoming County!! We've had a FABULOUS week sharing our construction skills and our faith with the great people of Mullens, VA. Be back in New Bern tomorrow!
