My Biloxi trip started out with a great experience at the University of Miss Hospital by getting bit by fire ants and breaking out into hives. It was not what i would call a good way to start out the trip. Yet after two hours in the hospital and some allergy medicine, I was back to the hotel to meet the girls for dinner.
Being back in Biloxi is turning into another amazing experience! The girls are always excited and ready to work. They follow directions given and put all their effort into the job. I am on the Elliot/ Barnes team building a house! We started on the first day with only a sub floor and started building the walls. After three days of work, we have put up one large wall, and six smaller walls. Each day is rewarding with new walls being put up, the girls learning how to saw, hammer, and frame the walls. I would say that we have the hottest work site with the temperature being 130 at its highest with a heat index of above 135 flashing extreme caution and HHH (hot hot hot!). Yet the Wright's have supplied us with plenty of water, gatorade, and popsicles!
I am so excited to be back working with the Back Bay Mission, the Nerinx girls, Mr. Magee and all the wonderful parents who are giving up their week to make a difference.
Movin' Marvin
Melanie Barnes
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