Thursday, November 17, 2016

Thankful For Ms. Fannie!

CSM Volunteers from Samford were excited to be a part of
the beautiful transformation and bless Ms. Fannie
Some people transcend every barrier by their deep faith and love for others. Though few and far between, we have one of those saints in our midst. Ms. Fannie volunteers as our front desk manager every Monday with a big smile and warm hug for everyone on staff and anyone who visits. She never wavers when her gifts of hospitality are in heavy demand and is faithful to be here every week. She also never complains when she faces difficulty in her own life, so we were thrilled to discover that she needed help with the exterior of her house... because God has uniquely equipped us to help in that area! After accessing the needs, our housing team determined that new siding, painting and carpentry were required to properly rehabilitate the structure. The materials for the job were secured through our partnership with the city, and volunteers sprang into action to help. Thanks to everyone for making this special lady feel loved and special... a beautiful reflection of how Ms. Fannie blesses everyone around her. We love you, Ms. Fannie!

Ms. Fannie's house prior to CSM's arrival

Original siding condition

Dave Hinkle leads the S.W.A.T. Team and work begins

Ms. Fannie watching from her porch and exclaiming, "Such a blessing!"

Samford students give up a Saturday to help

Up on the roof and happy to help

Measure twice, cut once!

The house is shaping up! (Stay tuned for a final update.)





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