MEET OUR NEW FRIENDS ~ MISS DAISY & MR. JOHN
One crew spent the day on Pine Tree Street painting a rebuilt home for Mary and Don Jenkins. Their neighbors, Miss Daisy and her brother, Mr. John gave us an example of true Southern Hospitality. They opened their home to us for water and bathroom breaks. The best part of our day was to hear their story!
Kelly, Jeanae, Teal, Madison and Jamie listening to Miss Daisy's story. 
Mr. John ~ one of 10 (or 15 siblings) who have always lived in the New Orleans area. He found his sister after Katrina and her move to Slidell. They have lived together in this house since November.
Eleanor and Miss DaisyMiss Daisy is a native of the New Orleans area. In July of 2005 she purchased her little house in Slidell and moved out New Orleans. Katrina hit in August of that same year and her home was one that was lost in the storm.
She shared with us how she was evacuated from her home. She was frightened and desperate but never lost sight of her faith.
Her story is AMAZING... ask the kids to tell you about Miss Daisy!
(And yes, we really did work today ~ painting and hanging sheet rock ~ at two job sites... check back for pics and see our crews in action)
We are all doing well ~ keeping hydrated ~ and making new friends amongst ourselves and in the neighborhoods we are working.
We will be home soon with many stories to tell.
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