Friday

I am hoping to get some kids who want to write tonight, but everyone is on off cherishing their last night together ... which means lots of exhaustion and lots of energy all at the same time (and especially dependent on the age!).

Today we once again had three teams ... our final day to mow in the Lower Ninth, and to finish up at Apex, but the "painting group" started at a new house. Our plan was to work until 1 or 1:30, come back, shower and then all head to Apex at 3:30 to be with the teens that are helped at the center. Plans changed for the painting crew, and they stayed longer but the rest of us came back.

It was again a hot, hot day, but I think everyone felt good about the contributions made during our week here. Our time with the Youth at Apex was loud, crazy, energetic and touching! We are preparing for our closing devotions/worship and will get up early to leave for the airport.

We remain grateful to Annunciation Mission for hosting us this week, to Apex Youth Center, the Lower Ninth and organizers of our painting projects (who we can't remember the name!) for providing us with a wonderful home and meaningful work during the week. We are exhausted, fulfilled, challenged, hot, loud and renewed. Thank you New Orleans and thank you youth from FCC!