Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain. It really rained hard all day long. Don't know how many inches, but in WI it would be a blizzard! We didn't let it slow us down, though. Missionaries painted someone's house inside. Worked hard on dry walling a huge house across from Bethlehem Church. I had a wonderful visit one on one with Doris, the 86 year old owner. A strong, funny and faithful woman, who has severe arthritis. I said she carried many burdens. But she laughed and said 'But Pastor I won't keep 'em. Won't keep none of 'em. One day I'll lay them all down.' I don't have a picture of her because she allowed a visit from me though she was in her long underwear.
In the afternoon some of us thoroughly cleaned and organized the second floor of Bethlehem, and had lunch with Rev Keen. Tonight we had our sharing time and awards to everyone. Lots of laughter and tears and love shared. Tomorrow morning we're touring certain areas like the 9th Ward, will have lunch, and then off somewhere around 1 p.m. We're hoping weather will clear out for the trip back, which would get us to Ascension around 8 a.m. Dena LeMere and Dick Williams have done a phenomenal job leading this tour. It has been a privilege providing pastoral leadership, especially with three other terrific pastors along.
We're ready to return home, though, and will come with stories to tell. Love, peace and joy. Pastor Frank
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