January 9, 2005 - HC Baker's birthday
In one of those wonderful Bardstown Road shops I found a journal with a cover and pages "made in India". Since HC Baker was planning an October trip to India with Habitat for Humanity for a re-build, I thought it was the perfect choice to record those experiences. Like many gifts HC received, he was very appreciative and I never saw the book again...until after he died. His writing begins August 29, 2005, and ends with his boarding the plane to return to Louisville after his time in India. I am copying his words from those pages. (I'll try and not offend anyone, but remember, you are reading his journal.)
8-29-05 10:45p Rain Flood Warning
This was supposed to be the "30 day Preface" before my India trip. It still is but Katrina hit and now it looks like a trip to Alabama or somewhere south before India. Accomplished today - HFH applications - doctors appt - visa stuff - and fund raising. I'm setting up the handbook and other info about India. A very busy day - work from home. Hospital visit to Shardine and Lisa Short. MBS - work again - some cooking for tomorrow with the kids. Will see how long I can keep this up.
8-30-05 10:30p Rain
Day two of the book - Katrina is much worse than anybody could imagine. Will be going where needed with 10-12 of my Saintly Friends who just can't wait to help. You watch the "looters" on TV and wonder about Mankind - but then you look at all the people who try and help - I'm impressed.
India was the reason for the book but - prepare me and my head - looks like I'll get some help by cooking.
Two calls from friends celebrating answered prayer - praise the Lord! The grand kids, Dave & Joyce, and Jo Ann had turkey tonight. The kids are growing and maturing. Very proud of them! Going to cook for painters @ Hilton's tomorrow - Continuing to pray for one of the good guys. Still working on paperwork - almost done.
8-31-05 11:15p Sunny
Hey what can I say - It's late - I just got home from church - I'm tired - not a great day. Lots of people have offered to go with me to Mississippi. That's good - Katrina is BAD - Still working on apps for India. The painting for Hilton was great - 6 guys from church there to help. That's good - Thank you God.
9-1-05 11:30pm Sunny
Late - tired - spent 2 1/2 hours with David G. His wife Linda passed away last week - He has no family home - Nice guy - just hurting a lot - He just needed to talk. I just pray it helped a little.
Lunch at Clifton was great! Shared about Julie's upcoming wedding and the trip to Mississippi - overflow crowd.
I worked on HFH health policy - what a joke. I cannot believe the hassle. But we prevailed - I think Mary got a great price. Also went to BGB to see Tim Kreckle. Steve and another Steve he works with went - Steve gave me a donation!! I dearly appreciate that and the thought.
Will continue tomorrow...JB
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