First Full Day in Abaco! Aaron and Kaitlin Dammann, members of the Midwest Mashup IMPACT team share their experiences of repairing homes, hearing stories of resilience from residents like Amanda, and witnessing hope emerge amidst hardship. Read about their work caulking and painting, and the powerful reminder of God’s provision even in difficult times.
Today was our first full day in Abaco. We went to help at a Bahamian’s home that Many Hands is working on repairing. We focused on caulking the new hardy plank siding along with painting the interior walls and ceiling with primer. We spoke with one resident of the home, Amanda, who was willing to be open enough to share her story with a few of the Impact Team members. She spoke about her memories of what Abaco was before the hurricane and how it has changed since.
Amanda continues to grieve the loss of the Abaco she previously knew and loved. She shared her experience of surviving during the Hurricane with her then 7-year-old daughter. Amanda thanks God for her mental health and for physically providing for her, not only through the hurricane time but also day by day. She told staff that she thanks God every day, even if she doesn’t have food, because she has her health.
Like Amanda, we continue to praise God every day. Thank you, Jesus, for the safety you have provided, the meals that have been prepared, and the many people here at Abaco bringing hope to those who previously had none. We ask that you continue to stir people’s hearts for Abaco.
–Aaron and Kaitlin
