Today’s weather was amazing with a high in the mid-70’s and a nice breeze. It was a good thing, since we had a ton of walls to do!
As usual, we started our day at the house site, and a local pastor lead us in a prayer. The team then joined hands and with our hands out, we say “Habitat is not a handout, but a hand up (as we raise our joined hands up in the air)”. It is a joyful way to start the day!
The part of the team that stayed back at the worksite yesterday did an amazing job. They finished all of the floor joists, and put on the first sheet of OSB.
Our interior wall team got back to work at the pavilion at the campground. After doing a couple of walls, we got into a groove. We came to understand the wood configurations referred to on the blueprints, including: “King”, “Jack”, “Cripple”, “T’s”, “L’s, “King studs”, and how to measure out studs and headers.
We typically stop work by 3PM, but today the interior wall team worked until 5PM. We got all but one wall completed! You can see some of the walls in the background.
As we were building the walls, Linda had to stop and show us something amazing …
God is definitely watching over us :-).
Great progress. What a team. Those are solid walls and that “heart” is not an accident. You need to show me how the vertical wood piece is connected to the horizontal piece. Where are the nails or screws? I don’t see covered arms and hard hats. We are looking forward to seeing the walls attached to the base. This is really good work.
We had a little rain here in Celebration
Love that “heart-shaped” knot in the wood !
Keep up the great work.
Bless you all, you are doing amazing work!
Looks like you’re making good progress! I never heard of King , Jack, cripple etc but Curt knows exactly what you’re talking about. Lots to learn as you go! You will be able to build your own house!
We are enjoying watching your progress. Thanks
Debbie and Joe, I am so proud of the both of you! Keep up with God’s work.
Your beautiful smiles have returned. It looks like you have settled in.
These pictures of your awesome experience are such a blessing and indeed God is watching over you both . HAVE FUN and BE SAFE!!!
Love ya,
John and Tina