The weekend that we arrived in New Orleans was mostly spent touring the city, walking around the French Quarter, going on a swamp tour and mainly touristy things. While I had a great time exploring New Orleans and really getting a feel for the city, the main reason we're here is to work closely with the St. Bernard Project and rebuild homes and lives after Hurrican Katrina.
When I first got my homeowner's story, that's when the level of devastation that still exists even after eight years really hit me. In 2012 his home, newly built after Katrina, burnt down and once again, he was left without a home. Reading his story really motivated me all throughout the first day of construction, which I really needed after a rough day with my first experience mudding.
Also, I was surprised when on the first day, we met the homeowner and his family. His three year old great granddaughter stopped by after school and simply asked, "Are you building my home for me?" Sitting there in her matching pink boots and backpack, she was the cutest little girl ever and to be able to say yes, we're building your home for you and then see her excitement was just an amazing moment.
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