Thursday evening we had a wonderful time with the SSP staff -- it was a time of spiritual reflection. We went to a beautiful red rock canyon and the staff read scripture about what's God's expectation of each of us is. Then we were given time to reflect individually on those scripture. It was particularly powerful because off in the distance was beautful thunderclouds and lightening--God was truly letting us know that that he was with us.
Friday was our last work day. Each group was trying to hurry and get as much done as possible. Dianne's group with Remi and Mehvish painted dark brown trim on Betty and Johnny's house until we all could look "up" no longer. Next week's group should have no problem finishing the project. Tom, the son-in-law, prepared Navajo tacos for us for lunch--what an exceptional treat.
Luke's group continued their demolition, but also started on replacing plywood, placed an end cap on the roof, cut some wood and cleaned tools--they thought they had a productive day.
Drew & Sarah's groups continued their roofing project putting on new roof while continuing to take off old.
Emily's group was busily working on a Navajo Hogan, putting on a roof.
Greg, Chris & Dylan, who are working on Elsie's house, finished their roof on Thursday and placed drywall on the ceiling on Friday. They also make some runs to the local dump.
Jackie, Scott, Michael, & Josie finished their primer paint and began painting with "real" paint on the house they are working on.
Aruj and her group went back to their original project of roofing on Friday.
On Friday evening, we had a Candling ceremony which is an SSP tradition. Each participant had the opportunity to tell what this week has meant to them. Then we were treated with Root Beer Floats and much needed bedtime.
It is now 7 a.m. on Saturday and we are all trying to get ready to leave. We are headed to the Four Corners, Cortez, CO and then to Moab, UT and Arches National Park, where we plan to camp for the night.
What a week!! Thanks to everyone who made this happen, especially the people of Christ United Methodist Church--you are awesome.
Hopefully you will hear more from us before we get to Salt Lake. Stay Tuned. . .. . . .
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