Near Completion

Two new boys’ bathrooms, 4 new wooden bunk beds, dozens of handyman jobs, mowed grass, cutting down of dozens of trees (diseased)---these are the completed or near completed jobs done by the men here at Hiawatha Youth Camp. The women have spent their time cleaning and painting. These jobs that we have done have all made the camp a little nicer for the campers that will come here next summer.

We are down to 2 ½ days of work and the time has flown by these past 3 weeks. Every project is different and with every project the skills of the volunteers very greatly. However, with every project, the volunteers seem to have just the skills required to do the work that needs to be done. That was true this time too.

It is about time to leave since the TV weatherman says that on Wednesday evening we might have snow/ice pellets. Winter is getting close in this far north part of the US. However, the scenery has been so spectacular this past week or so. The reds are unbelievable. All the fall colors are represented in their brilliance. Many evenings the group had made a campfire and spent their time with further fellowship. Last night the temperature was around 48 degrees when we finally called it a night. These make great memories.

Thursday at midday, we will hook the RV to the truck and head south. It is always hard to tell your new friends goodbye. Hopefully, we will cross paths with them again. After 4-5 days in Hartford City, we will once again leave for another project. This time it is in the south as we will be in Tennessee. We will then do this all over again as we meet new friends and greet fall one more time!!

Until we arrive at our new destination-----please keep us in your prayers.