The theme for today was Sunshine. And we sure were happy. Especially after yesterday, when most of us looked like Allyson below, it was so nice to bake in the warm sunshine.
Here's a nice overview of our work day today from Mary Criscione with lots of pictures below.
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Lots of hard work today. We are tired but had a great day. Went to Miss Mary Claire's home in Bluefield. She is living in her grandmothers home that she inherited. It is difficult and costly for her maintain . She also really appreciated some companionship and friendship. Part of the group scrapped and painted the front porch and steps. Sarah, Alison and I worked on her backyard - raking leaves, trimming bushe, clearing brush etc. It was finally beautiful weather, sunny and hot. It felt great to be productive. At the end of the day everyone worked together to finish the first coat of paint. I am so impressed with the teens in our group - they are persistent and incredibly hard workers. I also enjoyed conversation with Mary Claire and others from the community; Bobby our terrific foreman for the project, dinner with members of the ASFC community - Lori, Tim, Maggie, Tiffany (an Americorp volunteer.) Lots of great conversation and hard work - a good day in all.
Mary Criscione
After we finished the day's work, we were able to make a couple of stops on the way home. The first one was to an incredible scenic outlook in Bluefield, WV - way up the side of a mountain road to view the beauty of the city below and the Blue Ridge mountains:in the background.
And of course, we had to make a stop at Dairy Queen on the way home:
All in all, another great day in West Virginia.
Peace to all of you back home.
Rick B.
Here's a nice overview of our work day today from Mary Criscione with lots of pictures below.
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Lots of hard work today. We are tired but had a great day. Went to Miss Mary Claire's home in Bluefield. She is living in her grandmothers home that she inherited. It is difficult and costly for her maintain . She also really appreciated some companionship and friendship. Part of the group scrapped and painted the front porch and steps. Sarah, Alison and I worked on her backyard - raking leaves, trimming bushe, clearing brush etc. It was finally beautiful weather, sunny and hot. It felt great to be productive. At the end of the day everyone worked together to finish the first coat of paint. I am so impressed with the teens in our group - they are persistent and incredibly hard workers. I also enjoyed conversation with Mary Claire and others from the community; Bobby our terrific foreman for the project, dinner with members of the ASFC community - Lori, Tim, Maggie, Tiffany (an Americorp volunteer.) Lots of great conversation and hard work - a good day in all.
Mary Criscione
After we finished the day's work, we were able to make a couple of stops on the way home. The first one was to an incredible scenic outlook in Bluefield, WV - way up the side of a mountain road to view the beauty of the city below and the Blue Ridge mountains:in the background.
And of course, we had to make a stop at Dairy Queen on the way home:
All in all, another great day in West Virginia.
Peace to all of you back home.
Rick B.
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