Today was a lot of fun we started the day with a big breakfast and then off to Church at St. John's. The children who attend the school here played hand bells it was very cute. Unfortunately I didn't have the camera. Never thought I would need it during church.
After lunch we went to a real New Orleans parade in celebration of St. Joseph's day. There were lots of colorful floats and of course music. The people on the floats threw beads and produce into the crowd. Yes I said produce potatoes, carrots, oranges, lemons, cabbages (wearing underwear???), beans, onions and garlic. I even survived a potato to the head (no one told me to wear a helmet). We were told by one of our friends from St. Johns that the tradition is to take all the produce you gather home and make a stew. I'm not sure about the stew but the parade was sure exciting.
I then had the privilege of driving a part of the group around New Orleans on a tour guided by a member of St. Johns congregation Nolan Simmons. Sorry no video I was driving and I've always been told you should keep both hands on the wheel. We toured a good portion of the city including the ninth ward and learned about the events before and after the flood. We also got a bit of New Orleans history. We ended the day with a great meal and a little free time all in all it was a great day.
Unfortunately Pastor Derrick and Bob Dowen couldn't join in the fun. They had the daunting task of visiting all of our 9 job sites. They survey the sites determine the supplies which will be needed and then draw up the teams who will work at each site. They need to make sure that there is at least one skilled person at each site to work with the willing but unskilled workers like me. This is no easy job and it usually takes them all day but it also means that we will be able to hit the ground running tomorrow.
We have a big day tomorrow so it’s early to bed tonight. Enjoy the videos and be sure to check in tomorrow to see what's new.
Jessy
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