I can't believe the event is complete! We spent yesterday finishing up jobs, inventorying tools, cleaning up behind us. Driving around to the project sites, it is so rewarding to see mothers with their kids playing on the now repaired playground, residents out working in their new rain gardens, people enjoying the newly created library at the Village, permanent benches on the Bayou viewing platform, and so much more.
There were certainly frustrations in dealing with strong personalities of volunteers and residents alike, but the result of working through these issues is clearly tangible as completed work, and lessons learned. I believe we are set now for rapid growth in new and exciting directions, and have the support of so many wonderful people! I am anxious to see what the future holds, but will need to tend to my own life and paying work in the immediate future, now that the all-consuming event is complete. I couldn't have hoped for a more jaw-droppingly amazing 2nd event!
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