So Monday a.m. we each got into different work vans but all ended up on a roof! Ironically tomorrow Ben starts his new job as a salesman for Neighborhood Roofing! But will he ever have the chance to overlook a deep gorgeous valley while working on a roof with many thousand feet drop off?? Harnessed up it felt...exhilarating!! Nice breeze too!
I think we'd all have been glad to have had one more or maybe two or more days to work. At the evening meeting, I got to "Change the Board" to read not 32 but 33 completed roofs. And as sit was our last night...we each were asked to say our good bye speech to the group. Rog said lots of folks talk about ow they wish they could help but AHV were doing it. I admired their vast backgrounds, ages & cultures that came together all with a caring heart & worked hard to accomplish much for those in most need. Jen thanked them for a great first time experience & welcoming her into the AHV family. She said she hoped she back with them somewhere, someday. I had to pop up & point out that was my daughter-in-law! After dinner, Jordon taught us how to play Grab It...an intense word game that soon had about a dozen spectators who couldn't help but join in. Later, I had a fascinating conversation with Jared, a Huff Post journalist. He strongly felt that since the USA had such a firm grip on the world's economy, we needed to take that responsibility seriously & do what's best for all the world...not just us. Thinking about that, I climbed up the hill to our dorm & met a few new bunk mates...the constant ebb & flow of volunteers. Two were PRicans.
Tues morning...more goodbyes, exchanging email addresses & lots of hugs & even a few tears. I'll really enjoyed Barb & Morgan. Then we were off.
Jen said she thought the AHV community was filled with the nicest people...but of course...they would be the ones who'd come to help others. She was amazed how quickly she felt like they were good friends. Jen felt they were so great with the locals & that the locals were so very appreciative. And finally she said, "I'm glad I drank the Kool-Aid!"
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