We started our day with a two hour delay, a goodbye to a very special habitat friend we made, and then we were off. We went to a new house in the very near town of Berea to work.
The Berea house was close to finish, so we were able to try new tools of trade. We hung doors (or rather attempted to), and we trimmed. 
(Above is Morgan and Alfred, and below Shawn working on doors)
It was a tedious task to hang doors and trim as most of us found out quickly. However, we were able to work side by side with the owner of the house today and get to hear a little bit about their story. When our work day was done it was a bitter sweet moment. Knowing we were done with the doors and trim for the day was a small highlight. Although we realized it was our last time working with the amazing people we met this week. 
(Our group with our fearless job supervisor Marty)
After work we returned home, got cleaned up, and headed back to Berea for First Friday. First Friday is held at the beginning of every month at the Village Trough; which is a local earthy resturant that uses locally grown products. We listened to two very talented musicians play and sing. Some of us tried the local grub and really enjoyed it and we talked with each other and some locals.
We returned to our home of the week for our final time, and had a great reflection of everything we have experienced. We now pack, clean, and finish up some last minute tasks of the week before we head home.
At the beginning of the week we started with some lumber in an empty warehouse. Within two and a half days we were able to build the frame for a house where many memories are going to be made. Today we were able to see the work we did from the beginning of the week in an almost finished house. We started as strangers, and are leaving as friends. Just as we started a house, and we are leaving a home.
-Jess
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