Today we went back to "sunset drive" (what we call the house/neighborhood of our work project) to continue working on the house we were at yesterday. We separated out the wood, trees, sheet rock, trash, and any salvagable items the family may want. We also had the privilege of Katherine (wife, mom, homeowner) coming by. We prayed over her and presented her with a Bible that each of us signed. Another girl and I worked side by side with her to load the items we retrieved from the rubble. The time spent with her was powerful in many ways.
She was overwhelmed with tears of joy when we handed her the blankets of her two daughters. She was without words in gratefulness for the work our team had done. I also was moved to tears in seeing the joy & excitement in her.
These moments were worth it. It was worth all the sweat, all the lifting and moving, all the heavy carrying, and all the energy. There is restoration happening. It may be slow, but it's happening. One house and one family at a time. They will stand up again and they will endure!
I am honored and privilege to know this family and serve them. The body of Christ, working in one accord, is beautiful and powerful!
Christ is All,
Joy
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