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The Mission Continues: What is sleeping in the shack like and what happens when I go home? More than ever home felt like refreshment and a place of comfort and true safety. A real shower. The shack is so small, there is not any running water, no bathroom or shower. That may raise questions of … Read more
It’s a small world. This morning a college aged student stopped by the shack asking great questions about what we are doing and why. I shared a few tidbits about helping with repairs, low income struggles and sleeping in the shack. When I asked him where home was, he said Marianna, FL. I about fell … Read more
Day 5-Long, Cold Nights Our current total is $63,434. Inching our way to the top! Last night the sense of isolation was palpable. Despite the visits, when I went into my little shack…I felt oddly lonely and isolated. I longed to be home and able to see friends and family. I missed my colleagues even … Read more
Hospitality…how do you define it? Interesting how it’s root word is our word hospital. When I think of a hospital, I see a place of healing and where nurse practitioners and doctors are in and out of your room giving care. Think about it. In a hospital: You are given a room/shelter You are provided … Read more
Friday was chalked full of adventures from Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller to having Aubie come by late in the afternoon. See below! Our fundraising total is $44,700 and we are grateful to all those who gave on Friday! Last night was cold. Colder than I had planned and anticipated. My sleeping bag is heavy grade … Read more