Final Day in Philly (Brodie Edgerton)

Today we finished up our work at Stenton Family Manor. Several of our team members worked with the kids for the day while others continued to paint the mural we had been working on the entire week. After saying heartfelt goodbyes to all of the kids, we all collectively finished up the murals in the front of the building. We left Stenton Family Manor and travelled through the rain to find cheesesteaks. After a delicious meal at Pats, we went to Rita's Water Ice for dessert to top off the night. We had a terrific time this week and were sad to see our time at the shelter end but we feel we did good work for the kids and and all the people at Stenton Family Manor.

Day 3 and 4 in Philadelphia (Tim Bellman)

Day 3: It was our third day in Philly and we had a great time at the Family Manor. However, our afternoon plans were ruined when a big storm hit us. The storm ended up taking down a couple of trees here and at the Manor. The storm stopped us from getting our Evensong on but nothing stops us from getting some Philly pizza.

Day 4: Today we made some progress on the mural at the Stenton Family Manor. We also had a great time playing with the kids. we had a great time buying more supplies and items that the shelter truly needed from target. After we got back the guys made some stellar tacos.

Day 1 and 2 in Philadelphia (Kathryn Allen)

Hello!

Today was out first day at the shelter, Stenton Family Manor. We began our day with a morning prayer given by our special guest Facetimer Rev. Laura. We then met all of the children at the shelter and had a wonderful day making bracelets and relationships. The children's director Mr. Mike Sanford and Elder Harrison asked us to help finish a mural in the front hallway. So, we headed out to Home Depot and picked some paint to create this new mural. Then we had a fabulous dinner made by yours truly, the ladies. We are looking forward to the rest of our great week in Philadelphia.

- Kathryn Allen