Hello everyone! Just finishing up our second day here at Lagniappe. We began our day with the cross country girls (Erin Marie Vivi and Julia, Cara didnt join!) heading out for a run at nice and early 7 AM. The heat was AWFUL! There was a thick haze but it was a beautiful run nonetheless. The rest of the girls woke up at 8 when the brave runners returned. We got ready for church which began at 9:30. Breakfast was served for us around 8:30, with some pastries and fruit. The service was here at Lagniappe Prebyterian Church. It was a new experience for all of us girls but we all enjoyed the unique service and powerful sermon given by the pastor. After a little relaxation, we packed up and headed to Pass Christian for some lunch and a swim! But not before our trip to KMart for some beach towels and a bathing suit for Marie! We had lunch at a place called Lizzy's. Its the sister restaurant to the Mockingbird Cafe here in Bay St. Louis. After lunch we headed to the beach around 2:30. The water was SOOOOOO warm. It felt like a bath. All the girls but Julia, and Ms. Loyden, enjoyed the water for a long time. Once our hands were pruney, we sat on the beach reading, relaxing, and soaking up the sun! A few of the girls collected seashells, or barnacles as Marie called them. We all wore sunscreen, so no one worry! After our relaxing afternoon we packed back into the van around 5 to head back to Lagniappe. We got all the sand out of our nooks and crannies in the showers and just hung out around the bunks and wrote in our journals. We just finished up our meeting with Erica from Habitat to get and understanding of our work for the week. Tomorrow we are going about 30 minutes away from here to lay the framework on a house. This week is a blitz, which is when a bunch of houses go up in a quick period. Also we will do some finishing work on some local houses. Staying here and working with us is a public high school from Chicago. Its a co-ed group of about 20, who has sent groups here in the past as well. Dinner tonight will be some delicious pizza that we have yet to devour, but believe me it will go fast! All of us send our love to you guys back home, but we need some rest tonight because we are getting in the vans at about 7:45 tomorrow. Goodbye for now!
This blog would especially like to say hello to the Grogan and Helbig families, because Erin and Abby composed this lovely message. Get the two redheads reference now? Haha we don't have nicknames yet but we are sure they are coming! Thanks for reading!
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You all sound like you had a wonderful Sunday! I'm glad the weather is so beautiful down there!.
ReplyDeleteStay safe on the worksite tomorrow: look out for each other! Make sure you're plenty hydrated... though I'm sure Mrs. Donnelly and Ms. Loyden will be on your backs for that!
I miss you all! You're all in our thoughts and prayers back home!
Love, Ms. Tyrrell
PS Try the "sweet tea" yet?
I am glad the "two redheads" remembered their sunscreen! It sounds like you had a great day,so you should be rested and ready to work tomorrow! Good luck on your first day. You are all missed!
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Mom <3
Good for you girls getting out for a run so early in the morning. Sounds like you had another great day,it also sounds like you are are going to have a busy week. Hey Steph, learn all you can about framing so we can build Danielle her own bedroom. Hope you did not get tooooo burnt today. Leave your footprint!!!!!!!Love, MoM Gleason
ReplyDeletei am glad you all had a great day. i am especially happy to see julia has some running partners and you are all staying in shape. the ocean is definitely something we don't see at the jersey shore (warm water) have a great start of your week and be safe
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Welcome Back!
ReplyDeleteWe once again look forward to having you down to help us build - we have another great week for you. Thank you for your continued support.
Dan Reynolds
Habitat Bay Waveland
hope you girls have a safe and wonderful experience - we're thinking of you and praying for you back in PA. and make sure mrs. donnelly lets you get sonic EVERY NIGHT, just like last year -- it's only fair.
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Lauren Tyrrell
everyone sounds like they are having a great time! Make sure to get a lot of rest and eat a good breakfast! You all are in my prayers and love you all!! Have an amazing week:)
ReplyDeleteXoxo Julia
PS Anne and vivis you were missed on my mannings run tonight I just got home from gerting some yummy Mississippi mud in honor of my ladies down south:)
We are all thinking about you back in PA. We're looking forward to hearing about all that is to come in the week ahead. Better rest up and eat your wheaties! Sending you lots of love and prayers.So very proud of what you're doing...xoxoxox
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I am glad things went well on your first two days! We will keep you in our prayers tomorrow as you start your projects. Good luck and thanks for staying in touch.
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Mary Ellen Philbin
I hope your first day at work was fun as well as a learning experience! Someday a family is going to appreciate having a new house which you girls helped build...how rewarding. Keep up the good work and we all miss you!
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Mary Jo Jones
Monday, and for your Nana, another day closer to your coming home to see all of us. You were missed at dinner yesterday and I enjoyed reading your email. It sounds like the 2 days have been fun for all of you. Don't overdue today. Miss you, Nana
ReplyDeleteDear Mississippi Girls
ReplyDeleteHello from Mr. Cosgrove's summer school classes. He has explained and we have read the blogs about why you guys are in Mississippi. We are all 11 through 14 years old. We have learned about Katrina and all about that horrible day, August 29, 2005. We are praying for you and for all of the good work you are doing through Habitat for Humanity.
Just a few things that are happening in Scranton while you are away:
Father Keller has left Scranton Prep to become the manager of the Phillies.
and
Mrs. Donnelly's husband and children have had it with her altruistic (this is a vocab class)endeavors and have left West Pittston moved in with Mr. Cosgrove.
Good luck in all you do and have a safe trip home.
The Scranton Prep Summer School Students
Hi Abby!
ReplyDeleteIt's Maggie and I wanted to say hi and I hope you're having fun! We all miss you and can't wait until you come back!
Maggie
Timmy goes back to his Group home today. It has been almost 4 months so Jeanne is thrilled to
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Miss you so much Abigail. Love you, Nana
Hi Girls,
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing memories you are making for yourselves. You are making such a positive difference in so many lives.You all should be so proud. You are in all of our prayers.
Kristiana,
I mailed your cards today. We love you and miss you so much!!!
Hi Erin and friends,
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great day, anxious to hear about your carpentry skills...I am sure you all surprised yourself with what you can do with a some determination and dedication. Weather has been beautiful for the past two days. Molly went to see Rascal Flatts last night and tried to convince Kelcey that Taylor Swift made an appearance...she did not. Miss you. Other than that all is the same in Green Ridge just a little bit quieter!
Love Mom
dearest sister of mine, i miss you like frogs miss their flies, be safffeee and don't talk to strangers and put on sunscreen every 5 or so minutes and don't swim after you eat, love, your dearest brother,will
ReplyDeleteHi Gabby!
ReplyDeleteWell, you didn't miss much today...the usual. Alex was bored to death and wanted to go buy a game. He had nobody to bother..hurry home!! I missed you, it was quiet. It was especially quiet while I was cooking supper, you weren't here to dance around the kitchen waiting to eat!!! Hope you all had a good day. Get a good nights sleep!
love
Mom
Hey Annie!
ReplyDeleteWe miss you!! Luke and I rented a girl movie and went to get mannings hahaha so i know your jealous!! jk but home is boring without you!! be safe and i hope you are having a good time!!
love, cacky
hello girls!
ReplyDeleteit sounds like you are all having an amazing time in mississippi already. all of us back here in scranton from missip 2008 are sooo jelous! but before you start your wonderful week of work off you should probably know a few things.. Ms. Loyden looooves when you keep her up at night to talk, so be sure to laugh and talk to the early hours of the morning. The showers work best when rigged. The contractors from habitat are the best, so basically jus attack them. if you get hungry later at night, sneak into the kitchen.. they might say its not allowed.. just don't let them catch you. and finally you will grow to love eachother (even ms loyden) So be prepared to fall in love with Bay St. Louis, Habitat and obviously Lagniappe!
looove,
Rosie!
ps REN im going to kill your sister molly for lieing to us and telling us Taylor Swift was at the concert last night!
Hey vivi!!!!!! we miss u soooooooo much! we havent been doing much exept for swimming at annie's! mom wanted me to tell u that my soccer camp is really fun we put diasies on he table just 4 u and w cant wait for u to come home! love u and miss u!
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the entire McGregor family
Hey Erin and sun drenched/screened friends!!! A big hi from Ithaca! This is a super way to hear about your trip and all the happenings. Keep us posted and enjoy this great time. Can't wait to hear the details when you get back.
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