Day 5: April 1st
Today was our last day of service! As usual, one group was at Oxmoor Farm, and the other was finishing the mural. The time at the farm was fantastic—elementary school kids were there and were able to enjoy a terrific tasting tour, and afterwards they made fresh garden salads with us! The mural turned out beautifully, and we even got a chance to speak to Wave 3 News! Rick (the reporter) stayed with us for about half an hour and said we were going to be featured on the news this evening. Now that the end of the week has come, we're realizing what we've done is having even more of an impact on the community than it is on us. Every passer-by of Smoketown stopped to thank us for our great effort on the mural that will remain in their neighborhood long after we leave. By simply adding color and personality to a building, the life of the community has been brightened. At the farm, kids—like the ones we played with yesterday—will remember the activities they enjoyed with us as they continue to grow up. The entire week has prepared us far beyond what was necessary to complete this week's service: If any of us should one day decide to participate in another mission like this, we'll know what type of personal fulfillment can be sought and what accomplishments can be achieved for others. All good things must come to an end, but the "seeds" we've planted all over Louisville will definitely blossom and spread.
We ended the day by visiting the Louisville Slugger Museum and were thrilled to receive our free 18" bats! For dinner we made our way to Lynn's Paradise Cafe, which has been featured on Oprah, Throwdown with Bobby Flay, and the Food Network for its excellent food & eclectic style. Check out our Facebook page for more pictures of the day!
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