Three Days to Go!

Hey everyone! Thanks so much to everyone who is giving me support, whether financial or more importantly, emotional, when I head out to New Orleans, Louisiana is just three days time. My youth group and I are so excited to get back down there and take part in the rehabilitation efforts. We've been through two training sessions in the past few months where we've learned how to build studs and put up drywall, which additionally involves mudding, taping and sanding. Last year we were told that our group was one of the most well-prepared teams out working. We have also done many fundraisers including our Beignet Breakfast and Showcase Night, where we had a small talent show and Red Beans and Rice dinner. All this work is leading up to our big day on Saturday, where we'll pack off the cars early in the morning and head out to the airport. Each day we're in New Orleans (Sunday, August 10-Sunday, August 17), I will add a new blog post with pictures, videos and descriptions of what we saw and the work we did to help rebuild the city. If you'd like to learn more about our trip, you can visit http://www.santamonicaumc.org/