Housing Development Alliance

Anyway, we were delighted to have First Presbyterian Church from Normal, IL and the South Elkhorn Church from Lexington, KY this week.

First Presbyterian helped with the framing of Slusser's new home (a photo which I posted a few blogs ago), backfilled for the Kilburn-Combs lot, and repaired part of Wooten's house. Backfilling can be tough, I know, but it's a good work out. Just look at these guys digging away. And isn't this a great photo? Kudos to Charlotte, my fellow Volunteer assistant, who is apparently more apt to taking artistic photos than I am. But check out this neat picture I got of some of the members setting a fancy new linoleum floor for Wooten: I know what you're thinking, 'But John, how are they lifting a blanket of rocks? Could this be magic?' well, BAM, they're not really rocks. They just look like rocks, silly. I've never seen a rock-styled linoleum floor before. It was a fine choice. Anyway, the First Presbyterian group seemed to have a great time. It seemed a nice break from the city life for them. Hazard certainly isn't Normal. (see what I did there?)

The South Elkhorn Volunteer Group helped out at the Wells' home with some exterior painting, and porch construction. This really is "Hammerin' in the Hills". The group was only with us for three days, but we hope they had a memorable experience. Since they only live 2 hours away, we expect to see them again someday. Especially, since they look soooo good in safety goggles.

But enough about this, how is everyone? Are you, the loyal blog readers, enjoying the blog? If you have any suggestions as to how to make this blog better, feel free to contact me via facebook (I'm the admin for the page). And yes, I know, the photos come out a little screwy and unorganized. Blogger is more complicated than you think, man.

-John.