Monday 4/17, we arrived in Las Cruces, NM where we will be until the 30th.
When we arrived, we were met by our team leader, Dienske, who welcomed us. After the logistics of where to park and how to swing in the lot wide enough for us to park the car/dolly off to the side, we had an orientation with Habitat for Humanity. We met our fellow Care-A-Vanners who we will be on this journey with.
4/18 and 4/19 we started working on finish projects for the 3 houses. The first day is a bit chaotic. The construction leaders have to figure out the day’s projects, who has what skills and make sure we all have jobs for the day. We were able to meet some of the family members who were spending time (sweat equity is a requirement) to help with projects on the build. It was a great moment to see the excitement on Rosa’s face when she got out of the car and saw the black trim on the outside of the house was almost completed. It puts things in perspective!
Yesterday the gas lines were installed and today the driveway and sidewalk forms were constructed. Many of us are painting trim in house 2, doing touch up in house 1 and starting the floor tile in house 3 (above). It’s a busy place, for sure!
What a magnificent organization and super staff with caring hearts working with this community. We are here from all over the country for a single purpose. Love it! 💖
Since we don’t currently have transportation, we were able to team up with Janine and Bill who provided us with a way to get to the work site every day and also offered to help with errands and such. One thing I love is the kind, giving hearts everyone has here and the willingness to help however they can. That’s the way it should be everywhere. Every day!