Day 2 - Today we discovered one of God's gifts to N.O. work teams - Burger King, Clean bathrooms, Large sodas and very cool air-conditioning!!!
Our overly enthusiastic first day caught up to us this morning. We were moving a bit slower and there was little resistance to mandatory hourly water breaks-but we got back in stride by about 10 a.m.
We completed the removal of all the wallboard - down to the studs. We then removed an uncountable number of nails in all sizes and shapes. It is imperative that all the nails come off so that the new wallboard can be nailed to a smooth surface.
Our neighborhood tourings have taken us by a Hellenic Center and a Vietnamese Catholic Church. Notice the shrine structure with Mary on top, as well as the watermark on the column above David’s head.
In our conversations with the across-the-street neighbor we learned that two brothers a few houses down remained through the storm and then spent nine days using their small boat to rescue people. (They also gave their two shotguns to the N.O. police who had lost all their firearms).
Just two houses down, an 82 year old man also stayed, but was forced into his attic by the rising waters. When the water prevented him from getting the attic door open again, he finally managed to get out on to his roof through a ventilation duct and was rescued.
Another neighbor, an elderly blind woman - who lived in a bright purple house - will not be able to return home.
And again, wherever we turn people thank us for coming and helping.
David received a voice mail from Mary to call a reporter with the Advocate. She is working on an article for this Sunday's paper.
Tomorrow is hardhat day as the ceilings come down and the floors come up. And then it's off to the French Quarter for dinner with Eric and Melanie (our homeowners).
Keep those prayers coming!
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