End of another week Nov 11

Today is Veterans' Day which is a special day in my mind. I'm not able to participate in any of the activities but there are parades or special programs in all the surrounding communities.

Weather has been nice the rest of the week with the nights being warmer in the upper 50's or 60 degrees so the heaters weren't needed. Tonite will be cold again however. Daytime temps have been in the mid to upper 70's which is normal for this time of year.

Friday night is always a special night in the village. We had some special guests - a homeowner and his 2 young daughters ate with us. A large group had been working on their house several days this week - replaced the roof, cleaned up inside, will need to replace some ceilings. This week saw a turn-around in the man's attitude and disposition, out of some depression. It is neat to let the homeowners see our village as that family touched the volunteers the most. there were about 6 other places that received assistance though this week.

What makes Friday nights special is the sharing done by the volunteers. The comments from several was the community that was built at the village this week - Canada and NC all mixed and working together. We also shared in a communion service which is special anytime. We also had a couple men who played the guitar as the music adds so much. To sing the praise songs during our devotion time. In fact we even sang our grace before meals a couple times this week. I have missed the music since I've come back in Sept.

I have visited a couple other Presbyterian churches on this trip which is nice and I may go elsewhere tomorrow again. Attend the one of your choice and worship our Lord who gave His life for us that we may live.

Phyllis