Hello everyone!

Greetings from Louisiana, where the weather today is the same as back home. Sunny and 60. It's a nice change from the upper 80's and humidity we'd been feeling the last couple weeks.
Well, Amy and I have been kinda sick again lately. I'm getting over a cold, but I think it's turning into a sinus infection. I've been congested for over a week now and my face hurts when I bend over to tie my shoes. Amy's got strep, along with two or three others here on staff. We've been joking that it's our latest "Staff" infection.
My eyes have been feeling better the last couple of days. After another irritation, I've been wearing my glasses. I got a stye later in the week, but that's gone now, too. I'm hoping to wear my contacts for the rest of the week. My dad sent me some safety glasses that don't fog. I'm hoping that this will help. That way I can still see what I'm doing and keep my eyes safe from debris. I had an appointment with the LASIK guy here in New Orleans. He does 400 procedures a month and did one of my friends eyes. I'm eligible for the procedure and will be doing some additional research on it before I continue with the process. Please be praying for this.
Amy's home church, Grace EFC, was here from Aledo, IL last week. There were about 10 of them here for the week. Amy went out with them for Monday and Friday and I was working with them most of the rest of the week. We worked at Rock of Ages mostly, but found our way to a couple other job sites trying to get them ready for this week. They made a lot of connections with the people in the neighborhood around Rock of Ages. They also had some great ideas for bringing what we do here in NOLA back to Aledo. I'm really excited to see how God uses this trip to further His kingdom through this team.
This is the last week of 100+ volunteers. We'll be slimming down to 40's-50's until school lets out, then it'll be crazy again. Please be praying for the staff here as we will have some time on our hands to plan and prepare for the summer. We are also going to be looking to replace about 6 people that will be leaving between May and the end of July. Thanks to all that read this blog for your support, prayerfully, financially, and with your encouraging words. We really appreciate all you do for us!! God bless.

~Phil