I love the holidays! Christmas is full of great times together for my family, and the New Year is a time of renewal.

I am starting this new year with a new journey in the Habitat program. It just makes me so happy that my little boys and I have the chance to take this adventure together.

We had many visitors in December. My daddy was telling everyone about the news I am working toward getting a house. One of his friends comes to Knoxville every year to visit family, but lives in Hawaii. He actually told me that he is willing to come all the way back over here when the building starts just to help with construction. It is amazing how many helpful people God will put in your life. And I have had many more offers for helpfulness as well. My parents have offered to watch the kids every Saturday I have to volunteer. 

Since my last entry I have gone to orientation and started my sweat equity hours. Doing these things have just made this journey so much more exciting! 

In the orientation we got to meet many of the people who will assist us through the process. Everyone who works for Loudon County Habitat for Humanity is so nice and helpful. They explained all of the hours we would have to work, and many other things about the program.

I have started working in the Habitat Store to earn my sweat equity hours. Ms. Sandi is the manager of the store and has helped to accommodate my hours. I am going at least two days a week during my lunch hour.

This organization is very good about working with your schedule to help you accomplish your goal of buying a house. I can't wait to work with them even more, and to start working on the construction side of things!