Office Workday - 1-21-06

Yesterday when we arrived at the office there was a flury of activities happening. One could not help but notice how much had already been accomplished. There were two trucks and a trailer already full of trash and scraps. Everything that had been in the office was on the sidewalk outside the office. Things were organized in piles of trash or keep. Drinks were lined up along the wall within reach of the workers.

Upon arrival I started pots of coffee and water. It was a cool day and the workers were ready for some coffee to drink and a donut to eat. It didn't take long for those to be consumed and the workers to return to their tasks.

Rob Gillen has done an excellent job of organizing the tasks that need to happen. Drawing on past experience, he has been able to plan and organize the remodel project. He took me aside to bring me up to speed and show me a "special surpise" he had for me. There in the back where Julie's office will soon be was a stack of beautiful new doors. By watching the money carefully and finding good prices he had been able to get all new doors...including a new front door. How exciting that was! These beautiful new six panel doors will make a beautiful difference in the new office.

The day was full of activities including filling the holes in the brick wall, tearing off the rest of the old paneling and pegboard, removal of old ceilings, building new walls, fixing/fine tuning existing walls, cleaning, plumbing, and removal of old equipment. A delicious lunch was provided by Ina Gonzales and Ann King.

We had many people help us on this first workday. On behalf of the Kids 4 Truth Team I would like to thank the following people: Brian & Ann King and Daniel, Levi, Zachary, Ashley, and Valerie; Justin Wise; Brian & Autumn Bear and children; Rusty Ralph and Peter, Andrew, and Arrena; Ned & Ina Gonzales; and Ralph & Adele Roberts.