Shana:
For the past 4 days Greg and I have been waking up at the crack of dawn and working construction for Habitat For Humanity in Biloxi, Mississippi. Every day we are shocked that our right arms haven't fallen off from hammering so many nails. We've built 3 sheds (with roofs and shelving), lain down foundations, floors, and raised walls for 3 houses that will go to families who lost their homes during Katrina. Working from 8-4 in the Gulf Coast sun gives you a really good farmer tan!
For the week, we're staying at "Yankie Stadium" (don't worry, this one is spelled with an "ie"), which is basically set up like a summer camp. We sleep on bunks and eat dinner in a large mess hall underneath the stands. We've spent each evening playing cards, telling jokes, and having fun with our crew of volunteers-- Mike and Ryan from Canada, "Juvenile" Joe and Jim (his dad) from Michigan, and Liz from Connecticut. Basically, all the twenty-somethings had to stick together.
We highly recommend coming down here to work for Habitat. We've had a great experience. It's been a lot of fun and very fulfilling. It's awesome to work your body really hard and actually see a physical product of your labor.
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