Day 3: Part 2 Greensburg Kansas

Coming towards Greensburg from the north, we saw the 2 most familiar landmarks...the silo and the water tower that was raised the day we were there. Most of the following pictures will have little text, our experience was primarily kinosthetic...we felt the original damage, the seemingly insurmountable tragedy, the power of servants and willing spirits and the progress that was reasonable...neither overwhelming nor disappointing...

The 1st house we all worked on...
All alone, without Stu's front porch pillars, yet fully livable.
Nothing else around...still...
Appreciation everywhere
Green efforts abounded
Our ministry team names were no longer written on the blue supporting structure
The amazing hand dug well...
the water tower!
the gift shop...
lots still in progress
where we met locals for coffee each morning
new construction at the high school
Peter's home...nice!
Peggy so wanted to see the tile job in the bathroom, and give Peter a hug...no one was home...
love those redi-forms
long view towards Peter's home
hopelessness in many corners
joyful completion in others...
empty spaces
hope communicated in other places
the main intersection still under construction
streets closed off in various places and infrastructure still lacking
the baseball park
the field looks great! This was key to instill a sense of worth and hope for the youth...and it seems to have worked...
nice silver paint still shining...
yellow outfield fence in fine shape...I can still see the sunburns and the paint stains on many of our youth...
Haviland's water tower...where we stayed during our mission...
the wonderful church that housed us all
still in the business of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with their community
our private entrance
coffee and chatter at 6:00 am each morning
the supply store in Pratt...
Many hands, much sweat, untold prayers....all a blessing and all still needed. They anticipate at least 10 years for completing the restoration of the buildings...however the restored hope is already at hand! Blessings to all who helped and prayed!