Well - it's hard to believe but this Summer marks the 5th Mission Trip that our sweet daughter, Ashley, has gone on with our church, and she had an amazing experience this year! The kids went to New Orleans to help the continued cleanup and rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina . . . 4 years ago!!! There were some logistical difficulties and challenges on the trip, but the kids came away very grateful for how blessed their lives are and a new appreciation for the difficult circumstances that many fellow Americans live in! Here are some pictures of Ashley's trip:
Ashley and 3 of her best friends in the whole world: Liza, Becky and Addie
Our silly girl on the 10 hour bus ride!
Enjoying music - thank heavens for her IPOD!
4 year later - so much of New Orleans was still in complete disrepair!!!
This year the kids had to work in some VERY difficult conditions!
Ashley has become an EXPERT "Sheetrocker" - according to many adults on the trip! Her skills honed over the past 5 years have become in high demand!
Look at her focus!!!
Ashley and her "roommates" on "Tye Dye Scrubs" Wednesday!!!
The Work Team at Ashley's worksite!
The kids also got to relax a little after their long days of work!!! 
Fun in the "French Quarter"!
Enjoying Beignets at Cafe Dumond!! - YUM!!!
She seems to be having a little too much fun with those Beignets!Overall, we are so grateful that Ashley had such a great experience! And we are all VERY happy to have her back home with our family!!! Here's what she put as her Facebook Status upon her return to Texas:
"Home from mission trip. It opened my eyes to the way people live, the hardships people face on a daily basis, and how very blessed I am. I have a whole new perspective on life after this trip. It has a permanent place in my heart, and I will never forget everything I have witnessed and everything I have learned. The Lord our God is good!"
That would make any parent proud!!!
. . . just another day in the life . . .
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