Tag Archives: Disaster Relief

Colorado DR part 5

The day got off to a slow start. We killed a little time by playing a game called Poison Dart Frog after a lively debate about proper toilet etiquette. Crumple or fold, what’s your preference? After getting lined out, most … Continue reading

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Colorado DR part 4

Today the team worked together on two properties next to one another. We spent all morning separating metal from the rubble and the last hour shoveling like maniacs to make it easier for heavy equipment to finish clearing the lots. … Continue reading

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Colorado DR part 3

Today was long and hard. We were split again as Jack and Maggie went with heavy equipment operators to spot for safety. The rest of us shoveled ash and moved rubble all day. Backbreaking work we’ll probably be repeating tomorrow. … Continue reading

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Colorado DR part 2

Today our team was split to cover more ground. Jon, Mandi, Kristin, Morgan, Alyssa and Maggie went to a home to sift ash in pursuit of the owners’ wedding rings. After about 4 hours they were successful. They were even … Continue reading

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Colorado Disaster Relief

We have a team of twelve mostly MSSU students in Grand County, Colorado this week helping Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief perform wildfire recovery after last year’s East Troublesome fire. The blaze covered over 193 thousand acres and forced over 35 … Continue reading

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