Who lives in a house like this?

[peacockdress]

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[hsifeng]

Dude. We do rock. But let me be honest here and say that these photos make me hope that we rock THAT MUCH HARDER next year.

No one should have to live in a house made of tarps.

[peacockdress]

There are a number of these being built for families who have kids at the Arts Centre - more pics soon!

[virginiadear]

Agreeing with hsifeng.

Is that plywood protected with something such as a water sealant so the rainy season doesn't hasten its decomposition or disintegration, or whatever the proper term is? (Kind of weird to be asking, because I just had a conversation elsewhere about plywood versus another building material and water damage or their relative abilities to withstand it.)

[peacockdress]

Not sure, but later in the week a team did go back and paint it for them, and I was involved in painting another house, which you'll see in a future post.

[virginiadear]

Paint! D'uh! Of course!

I've no idea where my brain was or what it was doing when I asked that question! (My own house is wood-sided and of course needs to be protected with either oil stain or, more usual for wood sided homes, paint.

*laughs at self*

[kshandra]

Huzzah the house! (Do they have light?)

[peacockdress]

THAT'S AWESOME! Totally sending that link to Yoga Lisa and husband Philip, who are the brains behind this project.

[kshandra]

It seemed the perfect match to me; so glad I shared it!

[peacockdress]

OK, so I shared it and Philip has exclaimed how awesome it is, re-shared it and said, "Coming soon to our friends in Haiti."

I think you just changed the world, my friend!

[sstormwatch]

This gives me a whole new appreciation for what I have, and a sadness at what they struggle to have. Thank you for sharing their story as well as yours.

[peacockdress]

And yet, they're so happy and grateful for all they do have! Sometimes I feel more sorry for us, and all we take for granted, than for them. These people have the most incredible spirit.