Another "well oiled machine"

Phil Off, one of the leaders from Blitzhome Builders, typically leads the morning devotion.  Recently he detoured from the Bible and talked about the Shackleton expedition.  Though they carefully planned for years, the worst winter in the history of Antarctica left them marooned. Ultimately they set off in a rowboat toward civilization and 3 years later found it.  All survived.  The reason Phil told the story was to reset our expectations on what was going to be accomplished on the project.  We would not finish the houses...instead the goal was to completely finish all exterior work by week's end. As well planned as this Build was, Indiana rain and mud ruled the day.  For the first time in the 17 years of the Blitz Home builds, they missed "drying in" the houses in 3 days. All sorts of things can't happen until you have a roof and sides that keep out the rain. Electricians and plumbers can't continue roughing in; drywall can't be hung etc.  Just like God steered Shackleton and his crew home on a different timeline, these houses will be finished...Only on a different schedule, and by other volunteers.

A word about these BHB'ers. Awesome well oiled machine! When about a dozen Hancock members worked on the Fuller Center Legacy build in Atlantic City after Hurricane Sandy, we were all thrilled when our very respected crew chiefs Tim and Charlie, called us "a well oiled machine" .  High praise from those guys. Well I would use the same compliment to describe this group. They practice Christianity with their hands.

 Let me tell you about Marv, who happens to be Scott's roommate. Marv owns an accounting firm back in Rockford, IL and Is very involved in the local Habitat affiliate.  Some years ago he was introduced to BHB and now this is his 8th or 10th trip with BHB. He drove down with a fully loaded commercial panel truck he has outfitted with shelves, tools, extension cords, etc....a truck that would be the envy of any tradesman.  Marv, the accountant, loves doing this kind of work and his truck demonstrates that. And,by the way, he's one of many BHBers who drive to the Blitz builds with fully loaded trucks.