Who's to Say What's Impossible?

Since I last wrote about my project, a lot has changed.
First of all, we almost completed Dawn's house.
However, finishers come in to do the electricity, plumbing, and cabinets.
It's nearly finished...I can't wait to help her move in.
But, in the meantime, I've moved down the street, to another house.
It is a family of 6.
The Briere Family
Alan, he's the dad.
Lynette, she's the mom.
Christopher, 21.
Shawn, 17.
Gabrielle, 15.
Shelby, 12.

I have met all of them, but Chris. They are such a cute family, and very inclusive. Lynette only works parttime nights at a bar in New Orleans. So she hangs out and helps ALL THE TIME. And Al is a cop, and stops by several times a day, and has weekdays off sometimes and comes in to help. It's so fulfilling to see how excited they all are. And to see them help out! The kids are so helpful, but that's okay. Their story is similar to Dawn's. They rented before the storm as well. But they were very fortunate because Al's parents gave them their house. They couldn't live far from a Hospital because of health conditions, so they moved away. But it's Al's childhood home. And he gets to see it rebuilt. It's adorable to see them so happy. They can honestly never stop smiling, and Lynette is so giddy, she seems nervous almost because of how giddy she is. And Al has so many stories. Because he had to stay during the storm, during the flood from the levee's breaking, and during recovery. He rescued people and helped clean up. He was seperated from the family for quite some time. And the rest of the family moved around a little. Went to a hotel that Lynette's step dad managed but got kicked out earlier than expected. And then moved in with Al's brother, who turned out to be VERY verbally abusive. And then they finally got a family sized FEMA trailer. Which STILL isn't big, and they stay in a trailer park full of cops. When they recieved they house, they were planning on rebuilding it all on their own from paycheck to paycheck. And didn't expect it to be done until 2010. Until they heard about St. Bernard Project. They'll be moved in for sure by May. We are currently mudding & sanding. Hopefully soon we'll be texturing & priming. Again, It's such a beautiful thing to watch the transformation from a gutted house, to a family's home. I can't explain the feeling, and the gratitude they have. They don't even know how to repay their volunteers. I think it's a little overwhelming for them.

In other news.
I FOUND OUT MY SECOND ROUND PROJECT!
As of the first week in May, I'll be in Camden, NJ!
Working for a project called The Children's Community Garden.
I don't know a whole lot about it yet, but here is their website...if you'd like to check it out!
http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/

Jack Johnson: Upside Down (great lyrics that feel like my themesong)

Who's to say
What's impossible
Well they forgot
This world keeps spinning
And with each new day
I can feel a change in everything
And as the surface breaks reflections fade
But in some ways they remain the same
And as my mind begins to spread its wings
There's no stopping curiosity
I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just can't be found
I'll share this love I find with everyone
We'll sing and dance to Mother Nature's songs
I don't want this feeling to go away
Who's to sayI can't do everything
Well I can try
And as I roll along I begin to find
Things aren't always just what they seem
I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just can't be found
I'll share this love I find with everyone
We'll sing and dance to Mother Nature's songs
This world keeps spinning and there's no time to waste
Well it all keeps spinning spinning round and round and Upside down
Who's to say what's impossible and can't be found
I don't want this feeling to go away
Please don't go away
Please don't go away
Please don't go away
Is this how it's supposed to be
Is this how it's supposed to be

Lovely, isn't it?

Miss Y'all! Hope you're all enjoying life!:)