Got Them Low-Down, Mean and Nasty Dry Wall Muddin' Blues

The transformation of Marilee's damaged house into a home again is not complete but the progress to achieve this end has been advanced this week.  And we realized today how much we have accomplished and also how weary we all are after our week of work.  We continued today with dry wall installation and mudding.  The big challenge today was moving Marilee's new stove and refrigerator from her back yard into her house.  Removing the doors was the key to success since the refrigerator was wider than all of the available door openings.  Marilee was thrilled with the results.  We took a team photo with Marilee and said our farewells this afternoon.  We feel a kinship with her and will pray for her continued progress towards restoring her home.

Tonight we treated ourselves to a night out at the Grand Ole Opry.  The performance tonight was in the historic Ryman Auditorium which was the early home of Grand Ole Opry.  This building was originally used as a church.   This is a photo of one of the original chandeliers from the lobby of the Auditorium.

We had a wonderful time at the Opry and as we have all week, enjoyed the fellowship with each other.  We have also learned from the other churches who were here this week and our fellowship with them will provide us with wonderful memories.  Our contact with various members of Westminster Presbyterian has also opened our eyes to how other congregations face the needs of its members.
Tomorrow we will start our journey home to Wilmington with satisfied feeling that our work will make a big difference in someone else's life.