Dec 9th update
It’s hard to believe it only took 2 months to rebuild a home. Of course, they can’t move in yet, the electric is not yet ready. But that is about all. We left the house in great shape, everything painted, two more coats of varnish on the floor, and the upper cabinets are back in the place they were in August 28th 2005. It took us 2 months, and it took Cynthia and Dan 16.
We had a sad goodbye. Cynthia was so thankful. She thanks everyone who had a part in the project. I thank everyone. I even have people thank me for letting them work on the house. I would also like to apologize for all the picky things I asked people to do. It was not easy. It was not what I like to do. If I pushed hard to finish it was because I wanted it over so I could go home. I enjoyed the work, the camaraderie, the new friends, the old. I hope we all stay in touch. I hope we will see each other again soon. Cynthia wants us all to come and visit. She said anyone is welcome to crash on the couch. The same goes for anyone visiting the Boston area, only I can offer an air mattress. How can I sleep in a real bed again?
Last night at dinner I said my goodbye. Carrie gave a nice praise for Bridge to Biloxi. All the long timers said “you will be back.” They say there in something in the Bud water that gets people to return. As I drove back to HandsOn today I passed Mr George’s house. Luk came over to the car to say goodbye and to say that we set the standard for rebuilding. Thanks to Peter for getting it all started and all of the other B2B board members for their leadership, but especially all the volunteers that took the time and expense to come to Biloxi and work so hard. I will try to add updates as I hear from HandsOn as they complete the house. Bye.
