Habitat for Humanity

As some of you know, Vanessa is an adoptions counselor. One particular case came to her office last year. A woman wanted to adopt her three grandchildren, but really had no place to keep them. The house she was living in was little more than a shack in the forest.

In order to effect an adoption, Vanessa and her colleague, Corinne, got Mrs. Hammock approved with Habitat. This house would mean the adoption could finalize.

Next thing I know, my Saturdays and Tuesdays are spent with Ness, Corinne, and this 80 year old woman building, framing, and roofing a house. These hours helped Mrs. Hammock meet her requirements, and she was placed in a home faster than usual.

The day finally came when we would move Mrs. Hammock and her three adopted grandchildren into their new home. As an ordained minister, I performed the house blessing ceremony. Vanessa and I played a song, and I gave a short message. She was handed a Bible and the keys.

In the next two hours, all those in attendance helped move donated furniture inside and set it up. The pantry was filled. Beds were made. And a home was created. In one morning, the Hammock family had gone from sleeping on the floor of a breezy house to a fully furnished home.

The day represented months of hard work, but was nothing short of miraculous providence. I was glad to be apart of the Lord's plan.

Villages News Network, VNN, a local TV station aired a report. Video coming soon.
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