3rd Build Day in Springfield, KY

Isaiah House, Fuller Center & Mayor of Springfield

We have been blessed in every town that we have stopped in during our bike adventure already. That did not change when we arrived in Springfield, KY a couple nights ago (I have lost all recall of what day of the week it is). 

La'Dymon Keys

Today began our third build day (in the drenching downpour), we assisted the Springfield, KY Fuller Center for Housing on two projects. They began the projects on Monday and two families will move in on Friday. On both sites we worked with a group of volunteers from Isaiah House. I personally want to thank each and every one for them volunteering during a stressful time in there life. Congratulations to each and every one of you and thank you for your support on our journey as well. 

Matthew Hale & Krystal

A few riders went to the Thompson residence to begin siding, scrubbing linoleum off hard wood floors, painting a layer of primer throughout the house and many other odd jobs. We also spent a few minutes playing with four kittens that were outside. The Thompson family will be moving in on Friday with newly painted walls (blue paint for the boys rooms, green paint for Angela’s room), new siding, a wheel chair ramp, and widen doors to the bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. These renovations are a rpart of the Fuller Center Greater Blessing Program. 

The Key's New Deck

While the rest of the riders went to the Keys soon to be residence and began construction on a new deck and painting of the interior. The crew was working in very muddy conditions thanks to mother nature, but they finished everything that was expected and more. This will be brand new to the Keys. The Fuller Center is partnering with the Habitat for Humanity on this project. 

Mayor of Springfield

Today we also had the honor meeting the Mayor of Springfield, KY John W. Ceccioni. He had prepared a special ceremony in our honor thanking us today. He gave us “keys” to the city. 

Springfield Baptist Church ladies made us an awesome dinner

We have been blessed during our stay here at Springfield Baptist Church. Thank you to the many people who assisted in the feasts of meals. I have never such a variety of food for lunch and dinner. Thank you. We are so gracious for each and every person who made tonight possible, everyone who prepared dishes for the dinner (and lunch), the singers, the guitar player and every member of the Church. 

Stephen Hale

A special thank you to Steve Hale for being our personal chaufer in comfy seats, allowing us to smell pretty by bathing in his showers, for getting his truck very muddy, and for everything he does for the Springfield, KY Fuller Center for Housing. 

A second special thank you to Terry McIlvoy for being a additional chaufer and assisting in various ways during our stay while in town. His faith and commiment is a inspiration to us all. 

written by: Megan East

photos by: Esther Hyejin Chung