^This is where the levy broke^>This is part of a memorial also located in the lower ninth ward.Sunday after church was sight seeing day, we visited the lower ninth ward and the French Quarter. We also got to visit the places where we will be holding the "4-day clubs" next week.
We had our first real ministry day yesterday, and I discovered that this will be a tiring and straining week (also as we are trying to adjust to the 5 hour time difference), but also rewarding and very fulfilling. We are currently doing yard work, (for those of you who've seen the Knapp's backyard - yard work isn't our favorite thing in the world) we helped clean up mostly plants, and weeds, and I got to mow for the first time. 
Today's project is to take apart the barn that collapsed - piece be piece. However, that is much easier said than done. Alisa asked me to mention our new favorite plant, p.i./aka poison ivy!! Our hostess took me around and showed me what was poisonous and what wasn't, and now I've become zone examiner for every new area we work - including the barn - which has poison ivy all over. Speaking of our hostess, her name is Shelly, her home got smashed by two giant oak trees. The overall house was still in one piece, except for the roof. They lived under a tarp for two years until finally the house was able to be completely covered again. Her yard is now our project like I mentioned before. She is a Christian, and is extremely generous and hospitable. She has a son Ryan, who has helped us immensely with various tasks - we don't know if he is a believer . 
Here are various pictures of VBS and yard work.
