New Orleans Mission Trip 2009
Follow the mission team May 16-23 as we rebuild and rejoice in what God is doing in the city of New Orleans. We will share blogging among the group; you are welcome to comment and we will share your comments with the group.
Mrs. Butler
Her name is Mrs. Butler. Currently, she lives in Houston, waiting to return to her home. Yesterday - Monday - she returned to her home for the first time since it was in a state of disrepair. We - the smaller of the two Graystone crews - were among those there to receive her. Mrs. Butler was attentive to all the details concerning her home, patiently making known her preferences concerning colors and designs. At the same time, she was overcome with emotion at seeing her home near completion, maybe only a month away from being ready to welcome her back after nearly four years. With her face exuding a joy that comes only from equally apparent wounds, she said "thank you" to those working on her home. Tangibly, she expressed such gratitude by leaving lunch money for all of us to a New Orleans favorite - po-boys (northern translation: subs/heroes).
This week, the Lord has granted us the privilege of scraping, painting, caulking, etc., out of love for him and Mrs. Butler. For this we are thankful. Her parting words to us were that she would remember us in her prayers.
Published on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 1:08 AM CDT
1 comment
Tracee Denlinger
Just wanted to let you know that Jack Shepler, Shari Costello, and Sandy Morris have all asked me for updates about your work and experience. They have you in their prayers! I am encouraged in my faith by the work you are doing.
Posted on Wed, May 20, 2009 @ 4:55 PM CST