This is one hard working group! People have been spread over 3 counties building decks, repairing bathrooms and moving dirt .We have made many friends and relationships are developing.
A team traveled to a mobile home park and met a lady named Marilyn. She had her foot amputated around Thanksgiving time. She is suffering from depression and phantom pain. She had not had any modifications done on her home since the surgery. As you know mobile homes are 3-4 feet off the ground. Neighbors carried her in and out of her trailer when she needed to go to an appointment, and YES, they have dropped her twice. Our team built 2 wheel chair ramps for her, one from the front door and one for the back door. The deck on the front door is 47 feet long. Marilyn just loved to talk with the volunteers as they stopped to take breaks during the work day. The guys even got her flowers one day, just to brighten her spirit. Pastor Frankie Ramos and many others prayed with her. As she sat and watched the deck being built you see a twinkle in her eyes beginning to develop. By the end of the first day she was able to go outside and go up and down the ramp on her own. The first time she has had independence since November. The next things the volunteers knew, Marilyn was out and visiting with her neighbors. What a blessing for all of us!
God Bless you Marilyn.
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