Today's big success story is completion of our green roof and also those of most of the other houses. Everything was on fast-track to finish the roof, front of house, hang front door and windows in preparation for the morning photo with the Carters tomorrow and the house dedication in the afternoon.Our North Central Georgia partners on this house are always easy to find in their bright green shirts. Now that we have given them our great "Wat" tee shirts (a Wat is a Thai temple) designed by McBride's son, they often wear our shirts.
As I write this and post my photos, it is now the end of another satisfying day. I read a quote from President Carter this week and it sums up what we are all feeling about our work here. In this piece Carter talked about the meaning of a simple, decent house in the life of a family. “It doesn’t matter how large a house is,” he said. “What matters is the love that goes into it, and then later, the love that comes out of it.”
It's late now, following an interesting evening at the affiliate recognition dinner. It is after 11 p.m. and the morning gets going very early, so more on that later. For now, here's some stuff I shot recently.
Wow, you guys are for real. I am all ready to join your new endevors, perhaps there is a market for your newly aquired talent in Northern NJ! Can't wait to hear about all of your adventures.. and Craig, I see the long sleeve shirt came in handy after all!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you Cate. We are doing good work here and having a grand time as well. Hi from all of us. Nancy
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with all of you! What a great job! I can't wait to hear about the meeting with the Carters. I think the picture of the "Wat" is spectacular. Stay hydrated!
ReplyDeleteBless you! Gina
I marvel at your work -- it's been great reading this -- the "family" must be thrilled !!
ReplyDeleteAnother job well done by the Patterson crew -- kudos to you all.
LOVE the GREEN ROOF -- as does our 'sustainability' guru Jerry -- though I suspect the green is in color only?
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy for all your photos -- and for staying up late each night to give us an update. It's hard to believe after all the months of preparations that you are just about finished. Seemed like an incredibly fast week to those of us watching the Paterson Habitat home be built.
How much more work needs to be done after you leave? And when will your homeowner family expect to move in?
Enjoy your last build day...
Barb