Conclusion- Joey Sison

After looking at the room we worked on, I realized how much we got done. In less than five days, we tore down walls, the ceiling, the floor, the insulation, the roaches and their nests, cleaned the front yard, burned the removed wood, replaced the floor joists, and put up dry wall on the ceiling and walls. It was really great working along side our construction manager Brian, who showed us how to do things from operating saws and nail guns to replacing structural supports. It was also an honor to meet the house's owner, Rosalina, who left us with a heartfelt letter and poem. We hope to maintain communication with her and see the progress on her house. I was also able to bond with my team members and some of the other volunteers at Olive Tree. The French Quarter was a fun place to explore. I hope to return to NOLA as soon as possible to continue helping with reconstruction or help out around home with my new skills.