Day 2, Trip 1.

We are Team Swiss Family, consisting of John A, Jackie S. Samantha D, Sydney J, and Emily D, Eric H, and Zach M. We have just come back to the Center from our second day of work. Our project this week consists of removing kitchen cabinets, kitchen sink, and all flooring under cabinets. We are supporting joists for the new floor and will then insulate, install new floor, new kitchen cabinets, kitchen sink, and all flooring under the cabinets. We also put down new Pergo flooring in the laundry room. In addition, a new house shut-off valve was installed and a leak on the washing machine line was repaired. We are very much enjoying the days with our homeowner Crystal, a young mother with lots of energetic children, friendly dogs, and a new born kitten! (JA)

 Thank you, Jesus, for inviting me to be a part of ASP and allowing me the opportunity to work with an incredible crew of Christian folks working to improve living conditions for those in need. I am delighted that Yvonne, Zach, and Linda encouraged me to come along for the first time this year. My heart is full of love for all those involved in ASP. First and best, is John A whose knowledge and patience are amazing and whose every word and action witness for Christ daily. Next, I love Sam, Sydney, and Emily who are brilliant, dedicated, and very strong women (pulling up flooring, pounding nails) as they interact with the children--being gentle, loving, and caring, (even buying real cat food for the new kitten who was being fed Doritos!). Last but never least, I love Eric H and Zach M who team up to solve problems so quickly and logically and whose knowledge is amazing (and who also provide an occasional respite from the hard work with their humor). Yes, thank you Jesus! Indeed our Swiss Family team is blessed by being a part of the ASP family. (JS)

 John A and Jackie S.