Project #1 was building a shed for a community member that was the recipient of a new house a few years ago. The shed will give her a place to store her lawn mower and other yard tools. The group that worked on the shed was 95% complete when they ran out of time. The local volunteers will finish the project.

Project #2 was installing a new door and taking an inventory of the Fuller Center warehouse. They were major projects but with the dedication of all involved both tasks were accomplished.

I look forward to the build days. It is an opportunity to give back to the local community that has so richly blessed us with a place to stay and meals to feed. In addition, it is a way I can use the talents that God gave me to give a family a hand up with a needed project. 

More so, it is the opportunity to get to know another family in a more personal way and to let them know that what is being done for them is an expression of gratitude for what Jesus has done for me.

Recently I was asked what is the hardest part of this trip and I was stumped for an answer. Now I know: it is seeing all of the work that could be done, but not having the time to accomplish it.