March/April, 2010: Phase I of the House of Hope Extreme "Hope" Makeover has begun!  The north bathroom has been gutted; the ugly green wall and floor tile is gone, the moldy drywall torn down and the peacock blue vanity went to the curb. It was so exciting to see the new piping be installed - no more leaks in the hallway!  Brand new electrical wire has been pulled and there's fresh drywall tucking everything in. Our new tub, sinks and fixtures arrived as scheduled and are awaiting installation. The whole House is anticipating the "Grand Opening"; everyone is wearing thin sharing two toilets and one shower with ten families!