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
Disasters like hurricanes and storms seem to be disturbingly normalized. Since 2017, I have been part of disaster recovery either through the National Guard or ARM. Many of you reading this have also responded. It is exhausting both physically, mentally and spiritually although we do enjoy going to help. Don’t we all like knowing we … Read more