We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9
The plan was to help in Ringgold, Ga. But so many people helped there that we were no longer needed. So they referred us to 3 homes in Rome, Ga with downed trees. Our small army of 35 volunteers descended on home #1 before 9am and we got 3 chainsaws, 2 trucks and lots of hands clearing the mess from the backyard. We had it moved to the road for pickup within 2 hours.
On to home #2, where we cleared backyards and had lunch. Home 3 was the biggest challenge: one tree had fallen on the edge of the roof on the back of the house. We had to remove the tree without causing further damage to the roof. Greg, our man with the chainsaw climbed onto the roof and worked there. We attached a chain to the tree and 15 or 20 of us pulled the tree away as Greg cut it free.
Mary and Shirley, 2 lovely daughters of God, live there and we gathered in a circle to pray with them before we left.
God sent us where we were needed. We served with joy and laughter in 95 degree heat. It was a great day!
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ReplyDeleteThe Forsyth Herald did an article on our workday. Even posted photos! Singles with chainsaws, film at 11!
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