Workfest Completed

The third and final week of Workfest is done. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing. It is somewhat sad to say farewell to the volunteers who came down specifically for Workfest. The cooks have left and the crew leaders are also on their way home. These are some amazing people and they have been coming for many years. I do feel that I will see them again here at CAP. Even if it is for a short visit, I know that our paths will cross again. The couple from Wisconsin is still here and will not be heading home until about mid-April. It is nice to have Jackson House return to a more familiar schedule, but that will be short lived as Youthfest starts in one week. It is similar to Workfest but on a somewhat smaller scale. Some of the jobs for these high school aged youth will be completing the work started by Workfest teams.

Weather in the past few days has been spectacular! Yesterday Judy and I went to the pinnacles, which are on the edge of Berea. What a hike! We took the trail to the east pinnacle and then just stood and drank in the beauty of Kentucky. We left the east pinnacle and trekked over to the Indian Fort Lookout. I think that is the name. That was also very beautiful and we spent a bit more time there just sitting and looking out over the countryside. In about a month we will not have the same view because so much will be budding out and some of the view will be blocked. Daffodils are blooming everywhere! I saw one hillside covered by crocuses, croci?? Not sure what to call it but it was truly lovely to see the purple and white on the hill. I am eager to see spring blossom here in Kentucky and take in all the wildflowers in the area.

I received an e-mail from Don and Peg Hasse and they will be stopping in for a visit. That is way cool! We are planning to meet in Floyd County and visit with Diane all at the same time. I think it is easier for them to navigate the RV on the east side rather than come into the Cumberland area. It will be great to see them and I am really looking forward to their visit.

I look forward to this week to be able to get caught up with the regular workload. Some things were put on the back burner in keeping on top of things for Workfest. I have some home visits to make and get some items delivered to some of my families so they can get their home repairs taken care of.

All in all, life is great! I hope you are all getting Spring fever and the weather is cooperating.
God bless
Jane