Happenings of an MDS week

The family of 11 is currently living in a 14'x70' FEMA trailer and are eagerly awaiting the completion of their home. The home owners have done most of the renovating and enlarging of their residence on weekends and evenings.

Barry the artistic Methodist pastor from Maryland creating one of his pieces of art. One of numerous artistic creations on door cutouts.

Celebrating our project directors birthday at coffee break.

Jim and Dick were one of the sheet rocking teams.

The guys hung the sheets of drywall and the gals completed the job of screwing it down.

Annette and Kathy learning the skills of mudding screw holes. "The Canadian Mudders"

Music and Gumbo

Sunday Jan. 14/07 - A gumbo supper for the MDSers was hosted by Allen and Fredine who live in the neighbourhood.

King cake is tradionally served during Mardi Gras. A toy baby Jesus is hidden in the cake. This is what they served us for dessert.

We were wonderfully entertained by the Hackberry Bluegrass Gospel for two hours after supper.

Mennonite Disaster Service - Hackberry, LA

The MDS RVer's site is located in south west Louisiana a mile from the small town of Hackberry. The site was originally set up by an oil company for its employees after Hurricane Rita. This water logged pasture comes complete with water, sewer and power hookups. Our campground is occupied by three other fifth wheel trailers, fire ants and mosquitoes during warmer temperatures.

Jim's first day was cleaning and organizing the tool trailer with Dick.

MDS tool trailer.

Annette & Kathy insulating walls.

The guys carried 250 drywall sheets today.