Today we returned to the house we worked at yesterday (Click here for today's pictures). Several stayed in the house and worked on framing some closets and wiring the house for electrical inspection. Most went outside (no rain today!) and worked cleaning up the neighborhood. Many properties haven't been cleared out since Hurricane Katrina. Trees, shrubs, grass, weeds, and all sorts of vegetation and even trash still remain in many yards. So most of the team spent the day mowing, chopping, weed-whacking, etc.Since we were working outside a lot, many people stopped when they passed by to see what we were doing. All of them were very thankful for what we were doing here and made mention of it. Regardless of what we've seen (or not seen) on television, it's been evident to us that the people of New Orleans have a long way to go and feel like they are now ignored. While the immediate response to the storm was incredible, the work here will take years, and compassionate help is slower and slower as the media left town long ago.
Thanks for the encouraging phone calls and e-mails we've received from some of you. Keep them coming!
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