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Today I climbed the ladder to finalize the supplies for the roof. It’s hot hot hot hot. Record breaking for Seattle. Around 100 degrees.
I see that volunteer David Crouch has been busy and a creative pulley system is already in place. Volunteers are the cornerstone of our success. David is CEO of Foss Home in Seattle and shares his love of computers and his handyman expertise with us. Elizabeth Crouch (yes, married to David) is a Rotarian and masterful networker. Her ability to create linkages between people results in significant happenings. Elizabeth has already begun social networking through Twitter to create buzz about the purpose of Up On The Roof With Carol.
David also designed the tent platform and pulley system that allows me to haul up meals. Between David and my brother Stephen Schillios they’ve made the campsite safe from rain water that might pool on the roof. (Wait a minute…..I might be up there when it rains????)
The most frequently asked question? “How will you handle the heat on the roof?” I think about the African desert and those times the heat becomes oppressive, suffocating, life-taking. I learned to slow down and breath. Just as one learns to adapt in different cultures, that’s what I’ll be doing. Adapting. My response to the question? “I’ll breath through it.”
Hi, I'm Carol. I'm living in a tent on the roof until 1 million people each donate $1 to the Fabric of Life Foundation and share how they are making a difference in their world.
