It's been 5 years since moving day for us, time surely does fly. Sometimes saying that almost feels unreal. It's been 5 years of making the house that I watched from the ground- breaking, to the concrete pour to the raising of the walls, to painting those walls to placing the final touches inside and outside, an actual home.
5 years of a different type of responsibility. A lot of learning of dos and don'ts along the way. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would ever enjoy weed eating, I look forward to it now, along with the excitement of planting in my garden for the new season. Lowe's and I have become best friends in the past 5 years. I've completed countless DIY projects, a lot have honestly just been a spur of the moment thought, not a real plan in sight but they have always exceeded any expectations.
Home is a joy all in itself, that I believe most is not all feel safe and proud of. For myself and my family it is that and more. It's memories, it's pride, sadness, comfort and happiness. It's being able to witness and hear the reminiscing of all the things my son recalls he did in our home as his contribution. It's seeing as he gets older the way he navigates and continues to work on his own projects in his room and around the house to make it feel more like a home, more like him. He's been able to witness first hand the drive, feelings of accomplishment, love, hard work and the determination that comes with being a homeowner. That life taught experience has helped and is helping shape him into the man and person he's meant to be.
We are forever blessed and grateful for the contributions whether it was monetary, materials or time that this community and Habitat for Humanity has given us. We love our home, we've enjoyed the last 5 years making it a home and strive daily and will continue to strive for many more years to come, in making it ours with memories and love. Habitat for Humanity gives an additional meaning to "It takes a village". Thank you for being a part of our village!
The Criders
