Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Shreveport LA Build

We stopped in Shreveport LA to help build with the Fuller Center there.    They are making a real difference there not only building homes and changing lives, but transforming the neighborhood of Allendale from drug infested row homes to new homes that are creating an entire neighborhood of hope and renewal.  They are indeed building on higher ground.

We wish to thank the FC staff there including Renee, Averil and all the Board members who helped make our stay so enjoyable and memorable.  A special thanks to Glen and Brenda Barton who were in Shreveport for a meeting with the Fuller Center there.  They were very helpful in getting us situated and made us feel right at home.

On a personal note, I also want to thank one of our cyclists, Josh, for challenging me to ride the entire distance into Kilgore, TX which I was able to do (95 miles).  

We're now more than half way to our final destination (Savannah GA) and it's hard to believe that our trip will soon be drawing to a close.  It's been an adventure and a pleasure to be part of such a great group of people.

Another amazing thing is how grateful and hospitable folks have been to us along the way. Most are unable to join us on our ride due to physical, work or family situations but they can live out the ride through us.  

Please continue to pray for Linda Fuller and Jack Wolters.

Doug

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