Fall Gratitude and Thankfull Hearts

 

Habitat For Humanity Gaston County Women Build 

A former post I did a while back and it showed up in my news feed today. It was true gift and blessing to work with a great group of women on this home in Gaston County, NC.  Priceless, together we helped change the life of a very special family. Strength comes in numbers and it took a village to build this home. A home is more than walls, it's a place to gather and make memories with family and friends. 

These amazing photos were taken by the talented Nicole Rogers.  Check out Nicole's website for a display of beautiful pictures of all of her work. Not only did Nicole take pictures, she put her camera down and picked up a hammer and joined the rest of us. Thank  you Nicole, you are the best!

http://www.nicolerogersphotography.com/




“Focus on shelter by building and renovating simple, decent affordable houses,” states one of Habitat for Humanity mission principles. Saturday marked the first day in building a home for a very deserving mother and her 11 year old son. Saturday marked the day of Habitat for Humanity’s first Women Build in Gaston County.

I have the greatest respect for all the volunteers that are apart of this project and the greatest respect for builders and contractors. Never have I really thought about what it takes to build a home from ground up until I volunteered for this home project.

I could not imagine the feelings I would embrace once, until I stepped onto the property of Amelia's new home project. The love flowing around the property as women from all cultures came together and united to build this home. The amazing feelings I can't express into words, but can only describe as the mission principles of Habitat For Humanity, “Demonstrating the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.” As the morning and the clouds disappeared; the warmth of the sun came out and I got sweaty, my arms were getting tired, but I could not lay down that hammer and I loved every minute of it! 

“We can work together for a better world with men and women of goodwill, those who radiate the intrinsic goodness of humankind.” ~Wangari Maathai quotes

Here are a few highlights from that day…





Amelia (New Homeowner) nailing in her first nail.



Together we can stand strong!

Tomboy Tools-Gotta love those pink tools!

http://www.tomboytools.com/pinktools.asp

What an amazing feeling!

Some celebrating before the walls stood up. 

Ready 1, 2, 3 and lift!


"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away." Strength in numbers, power in love and unity. 



















I am headed to pick up more nails. Sweaty shirt and it felt great! 





















Sharon, Tonia (Me) and Nicole...women on the move for Habitat. (This photo was not taken by Nicole Rogers Photography).

Thankful to be apart of the Habitat For Humanity Gaston County Women Build, I look forward to many more opportunities of giving back to the community that has given so much to me, my family and friends. Blessed and grateful for this amazing opportunity to spread love and joy in the community.