The theme for today was Live.
Colossians 3:16-17 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Many returned to the Groves High School with high-fives and smiles a mile wide. Most all jobs were completed and some crews visited as many as three sites to help the work get completed.
Our crew finished up and then invited Christine out for a sparkling water toast in plastic champagne glasses. We presented her with signed cards and two plants to add to her yard full of plants. But her last gift was our God Sighting for the day. Nicole, an 
18 year old from Ohio, had assembled both a collage picture frame and photo album of the week’s transformation of her home: painting, worksite Bible devotions, communal lunches, playing with her grandchildren. Christine, our resident, broke down crying. With an hour left to us, we assembled a lawnmower in her shed and cut Christine’s grass before taking in Blizzard Shakes at Dairy Queen. The final showers were feeling quite good as the evening program drew near. 
Many residents were invited and attended the evening program. I had to take an early departure from the group, but my crew informed me Christine was driven by her daughter and attended the program. Other crews’ residents did as well for what was described as a moving testament to the renovation of structure and soul throughout the week.
Plants to leave our resident, Christine $21Cards for Christine and family $7
Krispy Kreme donut run $6
DQ Blizzard run for 2 work crews
and a job well done $36
A picture collage spotted in tears Priceless
Saying goodbye requires cards, flowers (& Blizzard shakes?!?)
For everything else, there’s the Spirit
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