On the Job in Rockledge, Fla

It’s been a quiet week for us on the Space Coast of Florida.  Last Saturday, 5 of us in 3 RVs parked in the back lot of Rockledge United Methodist Church.  We had all worked together in Tennessee last fall, so it was a sort of mini reunion.  Another couple, new to Nomads, joined us on Sunday.  Our project description is two words: “Paint Sanctuary”.  With 4 days behind us, we have nearly completed it.  We will finish early next week, and move into the Narthex and the exit doors.

On Tuesday, we were invited to the “Seniors” group meeting at the church.  They had devotions, a program on personal safety, and a lunch.  It was very nice and another opportunity to meet the members of the church.  As usual, everyone is so appreciative of the work we do for the church.  And we all enjoy being here doing good work and enjoying the warmth! 

On Friday, our day off, we drove back to our former project site at Satellite Beach and met with a few of the Nomads who have taken our place there.  We hope to schedule a social gathering soon for all members of both groups. 

Since the space shuttle program has ended, there is a lot of uncertainty and concern for the economy in this area, but there is certainly no concern with winter weather or tourism.  The weather has been warmer than average – in the upper 70’s and low 80’s.  A good year to be in Florida as Arizona is suffering with cold conditions – 27 degrees in Phoenix this morning!

 

Even though Bob and I both got our flu shots, we’ve managed to get a mild version of the flu.  Bob got it first last weekend and Paige suffered with it since Tuesday.  Looks like we’re on the mend – sure hope our family up north can escape it!