Helping the Environment!

Today's Bible verse: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Today started with breakfast (eggs w/various seasonings, sausage, biscuits & gravy, and grits). After that, Claire and I made lunches for the team, and we were off to the Wetlands in City Park. We met Caitlin (one of the employees of City Park) who told us some amazing history and current facts about the importance of rebuilding the wetlands in New Orleans. This link illustrates part of what we learned about today: http://www.saveourlake.org/multiple-lines-of-defense.php (from Caitlin, and at a presentation during dinner).

We did various tasks that will help rebuild the wetlands in the area! We all helped cut and transplant various grass for the wetlands, and Mexican Marigolds. James, Skarda, Mitch, Claire, and I helped weed and move rose trees. Mack, Alyssa, Jordan, Skarda, and I moved A LOT of ceramic pots from a greenhouse to outside so Rich had more rooms to plant orchids. He has a whole greenhouse full of them! Dan, James, Jordan, Skarda, Mitch, Claire, and Amelia moved and mixed soil. We ended our day helping Terry (a volunteer for the Park) weed and move various plants/flowers that they sell to raise funds for the Park. Anna was a great photographer today, but our blog wouldn't upload them tonight Sorry! She helped with lots of other stuff too!

We came back to camp, and all were in need of a shower! So, we showered and then went to Wal-Mart for some snacks. We made it home just in time for dinner because there was a TON of traffic! Dinner was spaghetti and meat sauce casserole, with bread and banana pudding.

We had devotions and talked about how we need to give all the glory, credit, etc. for our actions and abilities to God. We went to worship and Peter (one of the interns) gave a message about sharing God's Word, no matter who they are, or how uncomfortable it might make you.

It's been a long day, time to sign off and go to bed. One more work day...tomorrow we are going to a VBS program to help Hopefully we'll make it back to Head Start to clean out the storage closet where the AC broke.