You've probably never been to an Open House quite like the one hosted by Serve Our Willing Warriors on February 23rd at the Bull Run Warrior Retreat. Our guests must have been wondering just what sort of lodging house ours was going to be.
Many of the walls were literally "opened up" - you could see right through several rooms of skeletal structure. Our tour guides were quick to explain that major demolition had just been completed in preparation for the "constructive" phase of renovation.
The Open House and the guests in attendance may have been just reward for all the hard demolition work that was offered up the week before, as it turned out to be one of the most beautiful days of this polar-vortex kind of winter.
When leaving the retreat home she said "I wish you luck in all of your endeavors and pray for success on your mission"
Wow, wow and wow again. This 14 year old girl simply said it all with her words of faith and wisdom.
Our mission was to raise awareness and inspire others to contribute towards this retreat home. Thus, this was a perfect end, to a perfect Open House.
Many of the walls were literally "opened up" - you could see right through several rooms of skeletal structure. Our tour guides were quick to explain that major demolition had just been completed in preparation for the "constructive" phase of renovation.
However,
The Open House that happened here just yesterday March 30th was a strong demonstration of spring desperately trying to claw its way out of this fierce winter! No matter the condition, we were blessed with a great turn out from our community of supporters.
Above are Jeff Glenn + John Dominick ready to take on the fierce winter snow
Scout Ivanovich + his cookie helper volunteering for the event
Scout Ivanovich putting in a helping hand with two SOWW board members
In all of the tours and great things going on during the event, one thing in particular caught our eye. One shy 14 year old girl demonstrated her love for our mission by donating all that she had in her pockets in hopes that we would meet our goal. Below is a picture of just that:
This truly touched our hearts, as she had such a strong will to give + love on others.
When leaving the retreat home she said "I wish you luck in all of your endeavors and pray for success on your mission"
Wow, wow and wow again. This 14 year old girl simply said it all with her words of faith and wisdom.
Our mission was to raise awareness and inspire others to contribute towards this retreat home. Thus, this was a perfect end, to a perfect Open House.
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