Day 4 | Casey Bone

Today was more fun than the other days because there was a constant breeze, and we took down more of the walls, I also got to use a crowbar to take off some of the walls. After we took down the walls we put some windows on the back of the house, after that we put a tarp ware we took down the walls, we used staple guns to put it in. I am glad we had wind to day.

Day 4 | Michelle Shaver

We started the floor and it lacks two rows to be complete. We end the day to be back by 430 so whatever is not complete stays that way until tomorrow. There was a breeze today outside making it a little better than several of the other days. We took a quick trip to the Bay and I got my feet wet and watched the kids play in the water. It was a good evening to be out.

Day 4 | Vicki Groff

Mickey has been mean to me this week making me blog every night and then Heath and Jordan try to correct my grammar. It has been fun getting to know the people I go to church with better. We will forever have a bond and be friends. By for now.

Day 4 | Jeff Skidmore

Another great day working at Cowboy Joe’s house. We started installing appliances and hanging doors. Everything is starting to come together. It is sad that tomorrow is our last day before our journey home. I think everyone had a great week and lots of work has been done. I got to meet one lady, Linda Castor that told us about riding out the hurricane in a “pod”. She was on national news and her video went viral. Also we all took a trip to Rockport Beach and Sonics. Till next time. Night all.

Day 4 | Paul Summers

I thought I was done with sanding and painting, but I was wrong. I forgot we would have to put a second coat on the floorboard and doors. That took most of the morning, and I was sent to clean paintbrushes and buckets. Tim is a stickler for perfection—a good quality to have if you are working for God—so it took me a while to get the stuff clean. I started at about eleven thirty, and finished at four. What happened was that Tim saw how great of a job I was doing and decided to let me continue. Or at least, that is what I tell myself. I have had a great time working with my crew, but I am looking forward to coming home.

Day 4 | Tate Roach

Today we worked at Cowboy Joe’s, and to my disappointment, we could not work with him today. We sandpapered and painted all the trim for the 2nd time today. We then had to paint the doors and shelves and screw them into their respective places. Next, we had to clean up and vacuum everything so the electricians, plumbers, and other contractors could do their jobs. Tim told some amazing stories of patience and faith in God, as well, which wrapped and made the day great.

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 4 | Hunter Mitchell

Today we went back to cowboy Joe’s and we sanded and painted. We also hung doors. Sadly cowboy Joe was not home today. I witnessed a sight today that was really funny. Tim , our foreman, threw boards off the porch and an unsuspecting Jeff walked out and almost got hit with boards. Even with the work it was a great day.

Day 4 | Tess Morlan

I was windy today and I mean windy. We were back at cowboy Joes house today putting on the some final touches and every time I step out side my hat almost blow off my head. Everyone in my group was feeling the 4th day we all moved a little slower today but no one was in a bad mood or complained. All in all it was windy and hot but a good day.

Day 4 | Marshall Frame

When I got to the worksite today I started by caring tools upstairs. Then I measured out door molding. Then once it was cut I installed it. Then I had to go back and had to do the same to the tops of the doors. Then I went the measured baseboards. Then once they were cut I put then in place but did not installed them because so where cut wrong.

Day 4 | Mickey Skeens

Work day number 4 of our mission trip here in South Texas. It was another beautiful and hot day; my group went back to Ida’s house and Jordan and Camylle became Vinyl floor experts today. They along with the crew leader Carl laid all but 3 rows of the flooring. They did a great job in doing it. Polly and Michelle did the cutting for the girls, Heath, Gary and I painted and put up moldings around the windows and door frames. Hopefully we can finish this house tomorrow and move on to the next. On a different note, I have been leading the bible studies in the evenings and last night I challenged the youth and asked if one of them would step up. During breakfast, each morning we have devotions and the adults have lead each of them so far. I ask if one of them would lead on Thursday morning, and if anyone of them would come see me after bible study. Riley came to me and said that she would do it. This morning she shared and lead us in scripture from I Peter. She did an awesome job and I could not be more proud of her.

Day 4 | Buster Hamric

I had a great hot day. These kids are amazing , they work hard and listen well and are very teachable. I enjoying working with the youth.

Day 4 | Riley Skeens

We have worked at the same house site all week and needless to say I don’t want to see paint for awhile. Today Adison and I painted doors and finished up the trim work. It was very warm today, but the Lord provided a breeze and work continued. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, but I am ready to be back in the hills.

Day 4 | Becka Campbell

Today was another hot one, but a great work day. Every day our crew has found a new gear and worked very hard in the heat. Juanita and her family need a lot of work done on their home; so many different areas that are broken or destroyed. It is very difficult to only work on parts of a home that I know I wouldn't want to walk into let alone live in. I can't imagine the difficulty that the staff here with Samaritans Purse have to handle when deciding how much work will get done at each home. I ask you to continue to pray for the staff here that are working tirelessly to return people to their homes. There is a large staff here (I think about 20) that work in a variety of roles including replacing manufactured homes and home repairs. It is so neat to watch God at work here.

Day 4 | Tracy Garavaglia

Today was a good day. We removed siding, pulled up stumps, and unloaded lumber, doors, and windows. We worked well as a team. There was a nice breeze throughout the day making the heat more bearable. God always provides exactly what we need. Love you Rick!

Day 4 | Andrew McCallister

Captains Log day 4 Today was a good day of work there was a nice breeze so it was cool outside. we had to carry 80 boxes of flooring up 20 steps and they were pretty heavy. we also went to the beach after dinner. I’m sunburnt on the back of my neck and that sucked but its not to bad.

Day 4 | Gary Gerwig

Hey all. Another great day in Texas. We made a lot of progress today. Polly ,Michelle, Jorden and Camylle put down vinyl flooring and Heath done some final paint touch -ups while Mickey and I worked on trim. We still haven’t meet the home owner but did get to see her sister.We seen a different camel on the way in this evening . The one was a one hump and this one was a 2 hump. We enjoyed our work and constant laughter all day.

Day 4 | Bill Morlan

Day 4 is in the books. Not as hot today with a great breeze. The day started with our leader telling me that we would be on the roof today taking off the shingles of the house we are working on. So on our way to our job site, a 45 min drive, I gave a crash course to my van on how to take off shingles. I also told them to memorize the address of where we were working so they could call 911 when I fall though it. So Becka was going over how to get 911 on their phones by using the emergency app on their phone. Then she added but don’t forget to video it because it would be funny. I felt the love of my van. When we got to the job site our leader said he was kidding and we were going to take off the rest of the old siding and put OSB board around the house. As we started to take off the wood, Eric noticed a bunch of termite damage on the wood he was taking off. So on further removal of the wood we found multiple termite damage around the house. Now they have to fix that problem and we just worked on what we could today. We got a lot of work done but not what our leader wanted to accomplish. Tonight we took the kids to the bay so they could swim and hang out on the beach. Been a good day. Dont know what we will do tomorrow but I’m sure it will be hot. Love you Bron, boys and my girls.

Day 4 | Logan Morlan

hey everyone so today we painted, sanded, switched a door on a refrigerator and hung all the interior doors. unfortunately i don’t feel like much was accomplished by us but i know that every detail is still a detail no matter how small. i don’t want to stop working i want to finish this house and they have all these rules that prevent us from completing our projects. i do hope that who ever comes next finishes the houses soon.

Day 4 | Emily Frame

When i got to the worksite today we started by moving the beams to the back porch. Then we had to dig up the stumps that the beams where sitting on so we can put in footers. Then we unloaded the plywood and two by fours and putting them in stacks. Next we took siding off and then put on tarp.