10/10/2026
October 9, What a day!!!
MFA showed up early to move the propane tank out of the way. The giant Bell was removed and placed over next to the tank. There were several involved to get that moved.
Valerie, Nolan, Julia and Jenna Huskey came out to help put different items where needed in the camp. They managed to clean a closet in the Upper Room so that it could be used for storage from the Dining Hall. They also picked up roof shingles, checked rubber balls for use during games, and they removed the mattress covers from beds at Blanche Dorm.
John Bush removed the windows that were auctioned off at the Banquet fundraiser, and Craig worked doing misc projects as needed. Removed the donation box outside the building. And helped others where needed his help.
First meal prepared by Patti, for today was Sloppy Joes and Mac & Cheese. Some left before it was finished. Maybe next time.
While in the Upper Room after lunch, Patti and Amy, Jaelyn, Jackson, Mylia and Molly Redecker, started setting up the dining areas to have seating for others that would come out to work during the next 7 months. It was a task that soon took shape with the help of them pulling tables, chairs, unpacking bins with paper products and placing in certain areas in the room. There is an area for drinks, food setups, dessert table, microwave, food table to hold what others bring already prepared, plates, silverware, napkins, cups, etc.
Even had Patti making ice today in their smaller version of an ice machine! 😊 The freezer that was moved to the Snack Shack on Monday decided it was too tired to keep working, so all the ice that was saved to use, melted! So it had to be the next best thing without going to the store.
The back exit to the kitchen is cleared. The giant size cooler needs to be removed. If you want it call Craig. Otherwise, it will be destroyed and soon!!!
It’s the small things that need doing too! And it can be difficult without several pitching in to help. The Dining Hall looks like a ghost building! Still a few machines that need removed. But it’s getting closer to the “old” coming DOWN!
Thank you to those who served Peaceful Valley Camp today. 🙏 Continue to pray that the needs are met for a completed Dining Hall.
