12/21/10 On Saturday afternoon, I attended a blessing service for 3 families who were receiving 3 houses from Habitat for Humanity. If you have never been to one of these events, they are quite moving. There is a prayer. We have recognition of the sponsors who put up the money to build the houses. The volunteers who worked on the houses are affirmed. The families are given a basket with bread, salt, and sparkling cider. Family members are invited to say a few words of thanks. Instead of cutting a ribbon, the families saw through a board. Each family is given the keys to their new home. When this happens, they smile. I would have come just for that, the smile.
Love,
Lynn
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