I had the privilege of being able to help the folks at Camp Quixote move from the United Methodist Church to the First Christian Church on Franklin and 7th. Between loading up fence panels, helping a resident pack up and haul her possessions to the new location, building up the new fence, and bringing dinner and supplies to the residents, I can't think of a better way to finish off 2007.

I thought about bringing a camera to take pictures of the move, but I rushed out in the morning without it. I saw a couple of people there who took some pictures, and hopefully they post.

It's weird to think that just a few months ago, I didn't even know that the camp existed. For years, I'd been so insulated from the poor and the down-trodden in my own backyard, but after praying and searching out opportunities to become a real member of my own community, I stumbled upon information about the camp, both here on olyblog and from a friend who started up a video documentary on the camp. And now I've come to know some folks in the camp who have already accepted me as family...

My wife and I plan to become regular contributors to the camp, both with materials and with our time, as best we're able.