I can’t believe how fast these two weeks have past.  This experience has made me so grateful for everything I have.  Sometimes I catch myself and others saying how it doesn’t feel like Christmas.  Why? Because there are no lights, decorations, or music (well music…that doesn’t involve washboards).  When I take a minute to think I realize that this will probably be the most meaningful Christmas I ever had.  Giving is what the holidays should be about.  We are helping out in giving a family a new home and a new chance to start rebuilding their families and lives.   The homes we built for PNOLA will now be done before Christmas thanks to our help.   Merry Christmas!