This is a shot of the library before the work began. As you can see, the previous renter had not vacated the building as promised. Since our time here is limited and the wall across the back of the room had to come out today, we decided to perform some community service help get the books out of the building.
There were books stacked 6-10 feet high in four separate rooms.
Even though it was in the mid-80's, we had some rain today. Therefore, "Sweaty B.O." was the cologne of the day. It worked out, because this is the same scent that many of the locals wear. "When in Rome..."
This is the closest thing that the team has to a "desk job". We should have lighting installed tomorrow!
Pictured here are about 2/3 of the books left in the facility. The previous renter brought one small pick-up to begin removing the books. We pray that tomorrow, he has more help and more trucks.
At the end of the day, we moved thousands of books, removed two partition walls (leaning against the concrete walls, and made several trips to pick up tools and supplies. Whew!
I love being able to follow your work. It is amazing.
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you.
Wow, now that's sweat equity! Loved the pictures and stories. You guys look like you're having way too much fun :)
ReplyDeleteKristin Hill (Loren's wife)