We have absolutely fallen in love with one of our homeowners!

"Duc", the lady who owns houses Jim's team is working on, has lived such an amazing life...
She escaped into North Vietnam from communist China with her father and niece in 1951, escaped into South Vietnam in 1953 when the Viet Cong came into power in the north, met her husband Rayburn in Saigon, escaped the fall of Saigon in 1973 and moved into the US and married her husband in Mississippi before being stationed in indiana, moved to Mississippi when her husband retired after 23 years in the Army. Then came Katrina!

Duc has ministered to everyone of us in some way. We are finishing the drywall in her home, and spending time with her as we can. The BUMY kids are amazing! They have not only listened, they have truly connected with Duc, and she will remember them for years. Every day she prays for us as we leave!

Our other teams have all impacted the community in many ways - Emily's team today was the first help their home owner has received since Katrina. She cried as she watched the kids jump out of the van and start clearing her yard. We ended the day praying for her, and we're going back to finish tomorrow.

CJ's team (dubbed "The Wanderers" because they are walking from home to home to clear yards and help people), got to watch a home video of the storm's effect on one house, very real and quite effective in showing the power of Katrina. They cleared several yards, prayed with everyone they met and had a great day!

Suzie's team started at Brenda's home painting her "flower room" and laundry. They did a great job, and Brenda was thrilled to have her rooms painted. Ask Nichole about the massage she and Savannah gave Suzi.
Then they went to Ocean Springs, a town about 5 miles east of D'Iberville, and cleared a yard for Earl, and 80 year old man who had trees down in his yard. We met Earl's neighbor Mitchell, and spent a great afternoon helping them and praying with them. We have to go back tomorrow to finish, a couple of the trees were too big to move, so we have to cut them up!

The weather is hot and very humid. Everyone is doing a great job of eating, drinking water and staying healthy. Mas aqua is the buzzword.
We are excited about tomorrow, our last day in the field. God is working in profound and amazing ways, and we cannot wait to see how He shows up tomorrow!