Day 5

Onto Day 5! They must have me on the housing committee because I’ve been building houses day to day. I am going to be a professional by the end of this trip! I still am a klutz, though. I was lifting some really heavy cinder blocks and I kept dropping them on my feet. Thank goodness these Wolverine boots have a steel toe, otherwise I’d have some broken feet.

At the end of the workday, everyone was complaining about their feet hurting. I told them that they should purchase a pair of Wolverine boots and make sure they hit 100 hours of volunteer hours by March 31^st, 2012 so they can get the boots I have. I can’t wait to see how these hold up on the next Habitat for Humanity trip.

Day 4

It’s Day 4 and everything is progressing so nicely! I feel very rested and woke up to the sound of rain outside. We revisited the construction sites today. I really like the houses that we built – they’re a medium size and we are using recycled materials to help the environment and keeps costs affordable. Even though the ground was all wet and muddy, my Wolverine boots pulled through and kept my feet incredibly dry. Because they have ankle protection, the water didn’t even sneak its way down my leg into my boot. I don’t know how I’d get through the day without them.

Day 3

It’s Day 3 and we just finished our first workday. I helped out with rehabilitating homes in Lacoochee. I was assigned to tear down the walls that were infected with mold. We brought in new wood, built the new wall frame, and put dry wall on it. I have to say, after all that work, the Dri-lex lining kept my feet dry from sweat. The summers get to be in the upper 90’s here, and today was 97 degrees. Some of the other volunteers complained about nails stuck in their boots, but mine remain nail-free! I’m so glad Wolverine has partnered with Habitat for Humanity.

It's About to Begin!

I am on the airplane to help volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in Lacoochee, Florida. I just finished donating 100 hours, and Wolverine gave me a free pair of Wolverine DuraShocks® Waterproof Insulated Steel-Toe Electrical Hazard 6" Boot. I am excited to test them out during this trip. Because I am the first to receive the boots, Wolverine has sponsored my Blog! I was told that this little city is near Dade City, FL, which is on the west side of Florida. Lacoochee is a very poor area – they lack many paved roads, do not have any street lights, and have not installed a sewer system. We are planning on bringing in basic infrastructure, new construction, and home rehabilitation to Lacoochee. I’m excited to start creating a brighter future for this little town!