ISKRA - BRINGING DIGNITY TO THE DISABLED MEN. What a morning it was. We arrived at the men's home about 10am and they were waiting for us there, as they usually are when they hear we are coming. We had a truck load of "goodies" for them. We had cups, plates, spoons and two giant suitcases full of art and craft supplies. We headed for the art room to deliver this - all being carried by our friends at Iskra.
1. Barber equipment for our barber at Iskra - a beautiful speech about how this was so important - the sharing that is done for his work.
2. A birthday song for our shoe repair leader - a beautiful metal "foot" to repair shoes, some shoe equipment and a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
3. Our art departmen leader gave us the items we ordered - five beautiful "throws."
4. AND THEN THE FUN STARTED....
We headed out to the unused and grown over volleyball court. We had two trucks of sand ordered and the men started to join in on the making of a beautiful new volleyball court. Just look at the pictures. It was a morning full of tears on our parts, joy in our hearts - and wonderful moments as we worked along side of our friends. By the beginning of next week - we will have the net up, volley balls purchased and we will be ready to go. If you want to join in on the journey to build this place into dignity for all you can help. The sand was just under $200, the pad for the basketball court will be about the same - just think for just $500 you have brought sports and activities to men who have in the past had NOTHING TO DO BUT SIT.
DIGNITY BEING RESTORED - NOT JUST A HANDOUT - WE HAVE DONE THIS TOGETHER WITH OUR FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN NO MORE
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