Today, we finished the mission of painting Ms. Solomon’s house.

The mission was, to say the least, was an awesome experience. Helping Ms. Solomon via painting her house was such a great experience for us all.  Throughout the mission, tonight especially, we learned some juicy info about New Orleans (the past, the present and the overall history of this place) in the eyes of a wise elder who has truly been through hell and back. From being through Hurricane Katrina and having to live in a trailer for 4 years, owning a newly rennoveated home is truly a blessing in itself. Hopefully I can speak for us all when I say that helping Ms. Solomon opened our eyes to a whole new perspective of what older people in New Orleans have lived through. The way that she openly shares her testimony without cringing or stuttering makes Ms. Solomon a strong Christian and trust-er in Christ. It amazes me to see how much a lot of people in New Orleans went through due to some dern water. It is so mind-boggling that the thought of it makes me second-guess myself. It is safe to say that Ms. Solomon is an honorary hero in all of our eyes.

One unique thing about New Orleans is that on one side of the street there is the hood and on the next the Hilton’s. It amazes me so… But back to the project. Hopefully we get to work with another group of Missionaries for our last assignment because that would truly end this mission trip with a bang.

[Before we go let me just say this - before going on Bourbon Sreet, carry about 10 gallons of Holy water and about 1,000 Bibles to give out because that place is where Satan resides in the flesh! From grocery stores to gentlemens clubs, Bourbon Street carries it all. What it needs is Jesus!]

-R.V. and L.T.

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