And The Rains Came A-Tumblin' Down!

Thursday:
The day got off to a good start. Ray Jr. finished shingling the first side while the rest worked on tearing off the shingles from the other side. Pastor was there helping as well as a man visiting from Oklahoma.

Boy! These guys can really do some damage!

Ha! Caught you sittin' down on the job! Poor Ray is really worn out. His feet are getting raw from constant sweat which means constant moisture on his feet. Caldesine powder and frequent sock changes are taking care of that.

As soon as they put the water in, they sweat it out the pores.

This is the finished side of the roof. Beautiful, isn't it?

Shade trees really make a nice place for a lunch break. A nice change from the blazing hot roof without the shock to the system that an air conditioner would bring. Ya think we could transplant 'em????

Organized????

Mom bought Sara a special treat.....her own personal watermelon!

Looks like we're watching fireworks.....or maybe a little league softball game.....

but, no, it's just those crazy guys up on the roof. : )

The Mayes have been so gracious to fix supper for us several times this past week. Delicious meals fit for a king. : ) We have thoroughly enjoyed the food and the fellowship.

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Friday:
Today started out in a rush trying to beat the storm that threatened to descend upon the small town of Deale. Not far from here, they had gotten 3 inches, so we expected a downpour. The Lord graciously held off the rain for awhile longer.

Sara decided her little watermelon was just the thing for a hot, muggy day like this.

Daddy flashing the chimney

What a back breaking job!

I think I'll just scoot across, thank you.

It's a really neat thing to watch their system. It all works like well oiled machinery. Each has their job to do, and each is just as important as the other.

"The Crew" minus a couple

Hmmmmmm......I wonder why they're standing so far away from you, Daddy. : )

Peeking over the peak

The "go furs" were headed to Home Depot to get some 3-inch roof nails, but when we saw these clouds, we decided to head back. By the time we got back to the church, the storm had hit full force.

The water was coming out of the downspout so fast you would have thought we had opened up a flood gate.

The roofers had scrambled down off the roof, and most of them had taken shelter in the pastor's vehicle. All hope of finishing the roof today had vanished.


We were just about ready to pull out and head "home" when we noticed the wind had blown the tent poles out.

They were quickly put back in place. As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work."

Soaking wet, they survey the rest of the property from a sheltered perspective.

Uh-oh! You left your stuff out in the rain!

Well, the rain did provide a nice little reprieve of which we took advantage. : ) After we all got into some dry clothes, everyone jumped in the van and headed to a little antique store down the road. Although it was a bit pricey, we enjoyed looking at the different things they had there. Doesn't cost to look. : )

When we got "home", we scurried around real quick to get ready for our company that was to come for dinner.

Christina getting things ready.....

CHEESECAKE!

Pastor and Mrs. Mayes, Pastor and Mrs. Sutton........and Mrs. Brown even came all the way up her steps to join us! : )

We had such a WONDERFUL evening of fellowship! It's so much fun getting together with brothers and sisters in Christ!

The ladies' table is sooo much more interesting.....

.....right, girls? : )

So much so that Christina and Keisha decided to trade tables. : )

After a long day, it's time to just relax, put your feet up, and.........talk a while longer, of course! : )