Day 3

We just arrived back from Day 3 and I am willing to bet almost everyone in the group is either currently napping or fighting to keep their eyes open…we are working so hard, but it is so amazing to see what we have done on these homes in just a short amount of time. We can all work on different things throughout each day, but for me personally I will remember Day 1 as all about shoveling mud, and Day 2 and 3 as hammering nails…

But it is obviously so much more than just those things. We completed the third exterior wall on a home today and to raise that up as a team, and knowing it is creating a home for someone in such need, is a pretty incredible feeling. And we can complain about how sore random muscles are, or how tired we are, but I know that each one of us has realized how fortunate we really are while being here.

The dedication of six finished homes on Day 1 was something we were also so lucky to be a part of at the start of our trip. I know it gave me even more reason to work hard this week, and was such a real (and emotional) look at how much what we are doing means and benefits those in need.

So, with that, I’m going to take a little nap myself and gear up for Day 4. Thank you all so much again for your support and well wishes…we are having so much fun and can’t wait to share the rest of the week with you.

Taryn