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With the completion of Adero's home almost at hand, we decided to ask her friends and relatives to share a few thoughts with us. Here, her friend and supervisor, Debbie; her mom, Carol; and her uncle Al tell us their feelings as the big day approaches. Debbie
My name is Debbie. I am a good friend of Adero. I am so happy that her housing is now under construction. I know the sacrifices she has had to make as a single mother of two. If there was ever a person who deserves her very own home, then she would be the one. I first met Adero when I hired her as my office manager in May 2000. Since that time I have watched her sacrifice her needs for the needs of others, but most important, for the needs of her two sons. I am so very proud of her for accomplishing her goal of having her own home. Carol
It was a real thrill for me to watch Adero "snatch" the opportunity to own a home in spite of sweat equity. The more she volunteered on other peoples' homes on Saturdays, the more determined she became to qualify. Learning to hang doors and put up siding was interesting and fulfilling. It was a joy for me to help. It was a great comfort for me to work on Adero's house. She is my youngest child, and our dream of her owning a house and actually participating in building it is "awesome." Thanks to everyone who volunteered, prayed and sponsored her. Thanks to Habitat for the opportunity to learn how to build a house without having to go to school. Al
My sister Carol invited me to Charlotte as a vacation away from all the stress of living in a busy metropolis. I accepted. When I arrived, I was greeted with a hammer, a work apron, work boots and a bucket of nails. And I was told that I should report to duty at 8 a.m. the following morning. I was also told I didn't have to do this unless I wanted food or a roof over my head. Needless to say, I willingly complied. On a more serious note, if the world would just take on the concept of DIY, it would be such a wonderful world, as Louis Armstrong sings in one his most popular songs. For a world that is thinking about helping one another cannot think of harming each other. In a nutshell, my opinion of people drastically changed when I saw the multitude of people connected with DIY already at work when we arrived on the site. They were pleasant, diligent, knowledgeable, HELPFUL! Willing workers with a same goal: "Get the job done." I was so impressed that I even started working myself (I am 12 years retired, get my drift). I am proud to have been part of the project, proud of my DIY shirt, and when I wear it about town I hear nothing but favorable comments. I have, since my return, assisted three neighbors in their home improvements, and they in turn have helped me -- a small offshoot of my experiences in Charlotte. I enjoyed meeting you and several others there. It is joyous feeling to associate with people who are good of heart. Keep up the good work.
RESOURCES :
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Website: www.habitat.org
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