Sandy - New Jersey, June,2013 - 4

      Last week's trip included working at 3 separate properties in 3 days. All the work was similar- drywalling (at varying stages). The types of houses varied from a small beach bungalow to a sizable residence on a lagoon. Regardless of the type or size of the property- drywalling is all very much the same. It was probably the most challenging trip weather-wise thus far- (90+ degree weather for all 3 days) but it did help being sunny, at least.

      The more we do these projects the more apparent it becomes that it's not about the type or the amount of work we do, but it's more about the people we are there to help. One enlightening "for instance" was when the homeowners visited the property on the final day. Before seeing any of the work we had accomplished in the 3 days, we heard them say as they approached "Oh great- people are here!". That tells us not only that they are not there to inspect or approve our work, rather it shows they haven't had much help since the storm (which happened some 8 months ago now) and they are overjoyed simply at the sight of people showing up to assist. That's the most rewarding part of this type of work.

Route 35 in Ortley Beach: October 2012

Route 35 in Ortley Beach:  June 2013