Yesterday was a productive day. We started out with very high humidity and it rained off and on. Halfway through our day it got very dark out and we began to put lights in the houses to see. Little did we know that that is one of the signs before a tornado. Soon after, Cletus, our director, received a call from Stephanie in the office saying that the emergency buzzer was going off and that there had been a tornado watch that had now turned into a warning. Soon it began to rain quite hard and Cletus told us that we were all to move to the fire station in town for safe keeping until the storm was over. We had some conversations with the firefighters and the students lounged in the living room as we watched the weather network. All of the townspeople mentioned that tornadoes usually end up skipping Pass and head northward. This one did as well and after 30 minutes the rain had stopped. It was light again and we headed back to work. We were all very safe and there was no noticeable damage from the rain or winds. It was really quite similar to a Saskatchewan summer downpour. Hopefully none of you were worried. After we finished working for the day we had another amazing dinner (ham, scalloped potatoes, and greek salad -- apple pie and ice cream for dessert!) made by Kristin. We reported on our work and then we headed to the Gulfport Outlet Malls. It was successful for most. Once we were back we hurried to write in our journals and pack up so that we could get to bed. It was a quite the busy day.
Today was also busy and we had another visit from a home owner which is a major highlight. Willye stayed for quite awhile and shared her story with us at the site. She had been living in a two bedroom apartment with 20 people. She thought that being there would've been better than taking a FEMA trailer. Her house has made significant progress since we first arrived and we are very excited for her to eventually have it all completed.
We are currently putting tools away and washing the cars. Slowly we are beginning to get cleaned and packed up. Once we load the bus we will eat our last meal here (so sad!) and then head out on the road until North Dakota. Hopefully there will be time to post at the hotel.
We are sad to be leaving an amazing time and amazing people here in Pass Christian, but many of us are excited to get home and share the stories.
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Friday April 3, 2009 Dear Laura:
"It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."(Kahlil Gibran)It has been very interesting following the AlSO groups this week. All of you are true instruments of giving and we are proud of you. Wishing you safe journeys home. Anxious to hear your stories. LUV U Mom and Mike
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