Day 4 | Jordan Skidmore

For our 4th day here in Texas, my group was at the same worksite that we’ve been at all week. Today, Camylle and I learned how to put down flooring. Flooring was a lot more fun to do than cleaning paint brushes all day long. We have one more day of work and then we will be on our way home. This week has been fun but I am ready to be back in West Virginia.

Day 3 | Jordan Skidmore

In today’s heat we finished up working on the trim from yesterday. We had to sand it a second time and give it a second coat of paint. After everyone’s painting Camylle and I continued to clean brushes for the second day. Although it was a very tiring day, we had lots of fun and made more memories. I miss everyone and I hope all is great back home.

Day 2 | Jordan Skidmore

Today was a much hotter day than yesterday. With the weather being as hot as it was it made it seem like our work was harder than before. Camylle and I painted a room and cleaned brushes. Towards the end of the day, we finished painting all of the trim work. On the way home Camylle and I learned (as embarrassing as it is) that Texas does not have wild zebras or camels.

Day 1 | Jordan Skidmore

In the last three days I have learned so much and had so many laughs with all of the people I am surrounded by. We have seen so many different views and met so many new people already. I am thankful to share these memories with everyone and I am looking forward to making more in the next week.

Day 8 | Jordan Skidmore

To start my day off yesterday I was up at 4:00am to arrive at Yellowstone. I have never been there so it’s a day I’ll remember. I have had so many new opportunities to make several memories and I have made sure to soak in all of them. This evening before bible study I was in my cabin talking to all my girls about how much we have enjoyed everyone’s company and everything new we have all learned about each one of us. Preston is my cousin, but I don’t think I have spent as much time with him before as I have this week. As much as I wouldn’t want to admit it, I have enjoyed hanging with him too as I watch us both work for Christ (he said I’m the one being mean but don’t let him fool you). It’s almost to the end of our trip, but I will make sure to take the time to keep up with everyone even once we are back in Braxton.

Day 6 | Jordan Skidmore

Like I have said almost every day, it’s been another awesome day here in Montana. My second day of work was spent painting the same house, although we may not be finished we are getting there as we hope to finish by Thursday. Today, I climbed to new heights and painted the top of the house. I have got to admit that I was a little worried at first about how well I could trust the ladder, but with the help of Jarren, I felt a little safer. Bill makes the effort every day to ask me if I am still glad that I came and I don’t know how I couldn’t be. I don’t want to rush my trip home but I must say that I am excited to talk about it once I get back in Braxton. I strongly encourage everyone to become a part of a mission trip because it’s definitely a time to experience!

Day 5 | Jordan Skidmore

Today was our first full day working in the heat. Although is may be hot, I am enjoying every moment with everyone. Through the heat we are still able to laugh and work hard, and we could not do it without Christ. In the beginning of our bible study while we were singing I couldn't do anything but smile to the sound of everyone praising the Lord, no matter the atmosphere we are in.

Day 4 | Jordan Skidmore

Our first full day here in Montana was certainly a good one. God could not have blessed me with better people to spend my week with.

Day 1 | Jordan Skidmore

On our way to Montana early this morning I was still a little unsure about being a part of this trip. I was so indecisive about coming that I decided around 9:00 last night. As I say this, I am also able to say that not once have I regretted coming. I have already had such a great time with people that I don’t always talk to on a regular basis. From our van ride to right now I have made several awesome memories and I can’t wait to see what the next two weeks has in store for everyone during our walk with Christ.