Team DOUBLE TROUBLE

Ruschman, Babcock & gang are working for an older couple named Henry and Cheryl. They had only lived in their home for 2 years when the flood filled their basement and went nearly to the top of the first floor. They have been relying on the generosity of volunteers to slowly gut, then refinish their home and make it livable once again. Even though Henry had flood insurance, the insurance company says it was a sewer back up that caused the damage to his home.

When we entered the home, the gutting was done and the drywalling was nearly complete. We spent our first day sanding and repairing patches and holes. High points in our day include getting together at lunch with a crew from the Presbyterian Relief Team from SD. We hope they'll be able to join us for swimming, dinner and devotions on the Family night.

A nice surprise is when the Salvation Army services stopped and distributed snacks, cold drinks and refreshments to work crews in the area.