Part 37 "Building a House"

Michelle writes: 

I recently had the privilege of working with a team of Lutherans from Hazen, North Dakota. We built a new home for a father (not pictured, above) and his three teenagers. The mother of the family died recently. The oldest daughter and her baby live close by. (The two children in front are neighbor kids.) 

 This is their previous home (above), with its outdoor plumbing: sink, toilet, and shower behind the black plastic (below).

 What a view! The new home will be high on a mountain side.

 First, the site must be carved into the mountain.

 The perimeter is almost ready.

 Screening sand for mortar

 The dog makes himself at home.

 Softening the PVC to fit the rain gutter

 Table, chairs, and food purchased by the Lutheran team.

Inside the 12' x16' home, with work crew, family, 

and some neighbors