Hi everyone,
Been too busy to write, sorry. On Memorial Day, we played hookey from all the work. To be honest, I was feeling burned out. Many play with their boats, it is a primary recreation.
Twelve miles south of the Gulf coast, there are barrier islands which are National Park property. They are in their natural state. We went to ship island on a privately run excursion.
It was a beautiful day and we had a great day of refreshing. We swam, saw numerous dolphins and toured a historic battle fort. The 1.5 hour boat ride in each direction was fun for all of us.
Nicholas got stung by a jellyfish. It was temporarily very painful, but he was ok.
This morning we sent Andrew to CLCA's Kids Camp. It was a bit frenzied. We did not sign him up because we did not plan on being here this long. It was sold out, but we packed for him in case there was a no show. The children's pastor, Pete accepted him on the trip,even though there was no seat on the bus, and no bunk in the cabin. He rode in a pickup, and will sleep on the floor. We are thrilled to have him there. Like everything CLCA does, this camp will be top notch.
We continue to be blessed by the quality families that make up this great church. We would appreciate your prayers for Andrew that God would show himself real to him.
We have our van back from Champion Chrysler. They did a nice job.
We are nearly complete with the wiring and will start plumbing early this week. We will be needing these inspections before closing in with drywall. We are trusting for favor with the local officials. I am doing all of the wiring and plumbing, including the 200 amp mains and hooking up the plumbing all the way out to the street.
Timing has been a bit of a challenge, as we are slightly ahead of Joan's funding and material purchasing. We are not completely sure how this whole drama will play out, but God does.
I was concerned about the need for over 700 code required hurricane straps requiring over 7000 nails and the labor associated with it. We purchased a nail gun especially for it and Joshua and Samuel had used 500 nails in 2 hours. It will make a big job small, and I will not have to do any of it. Praise God!
We are very homesick and are doing everything we can to expidite this project and return.
We miss all of you and appreciate your patience with this mission. I assure you, Joan would be nowhere without us, and she is very blessed.
A couple of recent stats: 49,000 families still in FEMA trailers in LA, 26,000 families in FEMA trailers in MS. Average cost to taxpayers-$60,000. FEMA will be selling them to residents so they can quit the maintenance.
Contact us anytime, phone, email or blog.
God bless you all!
The Haines family.
Been too busy to write, sorry. On Memorial Day, we played hookey from all the work. To be honest, I was feeling burned out. Many play with their boats, it is a primary recreation.
Twelve miles south of the Gulf coast, there are barrier islands which are National Park property. They are in their natural state. We went to ship island on a privately run excursion.
It was a beautiful day and we had a great day of refreshing. We swam, saw numerous dolphins and toured a historic battle fort. The 1.5 hour boat ride in each direction was fun for all of us.
Nicholas got stung by a jellyfish. It was temporarily very painful, but he was ok.
This morning we sent Andrew to CLCA's Kids Camp. It was a bit frenzied. We did not sign him up because we did not plan on being here this long. It was sold out, but we packed for him in case there was a no show. The children's pastor, Pete accepted him on the trip,even though there was no seat on the bus, and no bunk in the cabin. He rode in a pickup, and will sleep on the floor. We are thrilled to have him there. Like everything CLCA does, this camp will be top notch.
We continue to be blessed by the quality families that make up this great church. We would appreciate your prayers for Andrew that God would show himself real to him.
We have our van back from Champion Chrysler. They did a nice job.
We are nearly complete with the wiring and will start plumbing early this week. We will be needing these inspections before closing in with drywall. We are trusting for favor with the local officials. I am doing all of the wiring and plumbing, including the 200 amp mains and hooking up the plumbing all the way out to the street.
Timing has been a bit of a challenge, as we are slightly ahead of Joan's funding and material purchasing. We are not completely sure how this whole drama will play out, but God does.
I was concerned about the need for over 700 code required hurricane straps requiring over 7000 nails and the labor associated with it. We purchased a nail gun especially for it and Joshua and Samuel had used 500 nails in 2 hours. It will make a big job small, and I will not have to do any of it. Praise God!
We are very homesick and are doing everything we can to expidite this project and return.
We miss all of you and appreciate your patience with this mission. I assure you, Joan would be nowhere without us, and she is very blessed.
A couple of recent stats: 49,000 families still in FEMA trailers in LA, 26,000 families in FEMA trailers in MS. Average cost to taxpayers-$60,000. FEMA will be selling them to residents so they can quit the maintenance.
Contact us anytime, phone, email or blog.
God bless you all!
The Haines family.
1 comment:
Hello Haines family,
I know ths is my first post to your blog, however I have been reading it since the day you left. I find what you are doing there to be so amazing. God has blessed many people by having you be apart of our lives.
My, how Rosa has grown! I think of your family often & have continually been praying for you. I enjoy reading your comments & seeing the pictures you have taken.
The Cub Scouts miss all of you too! We held our Soapbox Derby a couple of weeks ago & finished just in time for the rain to start! This Thursday, we will be having a brat fry in Dorchester. And next Thursday, it is off to Noah's Ark! Then summer camp @ Akela's World! We are looking forward to a fun summer!
School lets out on Wednesday of this week as well. Jacob is looking forward to it. I have been busy with babysitting. Now taking in four children all under 3 years! It is fun.
Well I just felt like sayig hello to all of you. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you as you continue on your journey. I look forward to your return to Colby. See you soon!
Angie Miller
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