October 26

Yesterday, at the early hour of 7 a.m. several members of our ward all met on Ironwood Avenue, which is about 5 blocks south of where we live. We brought our shovels, rakes, gloves, and other paraphernalia. In exchange for granola bars, drinks, and yellow t-shirts, we did yard work. We dug up Bermuda grass and raked gravel. Other members of our stake trimmed trees, put up fences, painted houses, and did other yard work similar to what we did. The effect was dramatic. Becca and I drove down that street later in the day, and about half the houses looked totally refurbished and beautiful!