It is an interesting day to try to sum up. It was very emotional for most of the group – it was so touching to get to the jobsite and see how far we have come. We had gotten our house done, start to finish; minus the windows and the plastering which the skilled workers needed to complete. Sak was so incredibly happy and he had a permanent smile. Not only Sak, but all of the skilled workers really opened up to us… finally! We had such a good time with them.
Today was the final day of “work”. We got to the site and found out that we didn’t have work to do, just decorating for the final dedication. Anne told us that Sak and his family would be able to move in sometime next week!!! SO COOL! In total, we finished the house in two weeks… Anne also told us that what we accomplished would normally have taken a group of skilled workers about two or three months to complete. Personally, and as a team, I know we were so honored to help Sak move in sooner and begin his life in his new home.
For lunch, we prepared our own fried lunch… it was fun because we got to eat with Sak and the other skilled workers that were there throughout, oh and Harley and Puoy!! We all had a great time talking and laughing and I think this really brought us together - I wish we could’ve eaten with them everyday!
After lunch, we had the formal dedication. We each were presented with an award for our help in building with Habitat for Humanity in Thailand. We took pictures and then were able to present Sak with a large key to his new home. This is where things got emotional for people. He is so humble and shy, he didn’t even know what to say and how to express all of the thanks he was feeling. We told him how we were so happy to help and honored that we had the chance to be a part of something this special. We also gave him a group picture of all of us that he could put in his home. We hung out and talked a little longer and then it was time to be on our way. On the way home, it was sad to think that we wouldn’t be back… even though Sak said anytime we were in Thailand… we had a home to stay in! :)
It was such a heartwarming day. We left a little bit earlier so it gave us a chance to relax…. From three-six p.m. I literally was pampered with a manicure, pedicure, and massage! Then it was our last dinner in Khao Lak, Phang Nga….. it was a hillside, ocean view restaurant. A great way to celebrate our two weeks of hard work!
Today was the final day of “work”. We got to the site and found out that we didn’t have work to do, just decorating for the final dedication. Anne told us that Sak and his family would be able to move in sometime next week!!! SO COOL! In total, we finished the house in two weeks… Anne also told us that what we accomplished would normally have taken a group of skilled workers about two or three months to complete. Personally, and as a team, I know we were so honored to help Sak move in sooner and begin his life in his new home.
For lunch, we prepared our own fried lunch… it was fun because we got to eat with Sak and the other skilled workers that were there throughout, oh and Harley and Puoy!! We all had a great time talking and laughing and I think this really brought us together - I wish we could’ve eaten with them everyday!
After lunch, we had the formal dedication. We each were presented with an award for our help in building with Habitat for Humanity in Thailand. We took pictures and then were able to present Sak with a large key to his new home. This is where things got emotional for people. He is so humble and shy, he didn’t even know what to say and how to express all of the thanks he was feeling. We told him how we were so happy to help and honored that we had the chance to be a part of something this special. We also gave him a group picture of all of us that he could put in his home. We hung out and talked a little longer and then it was time to be on our way. On the way home, it was sad to think that we wouldn’t be back… even though Sak said anytime we were in Thailand… we had a home to stay in! :)
It was such a heartwarming day. We left a little bit earlier so it gave us a chance to relax…. From three-six p.m. I literally was pampered with a manicure, pedicure, and massage! Then it was our last dinner in Khao Lak, Phang Nga….. it was a hillside, ocean view restaurant. A great way to celebrate our two weeks of hard work!
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