UCF Volunteers ~ Thank You

I have fellowshipped with a lot of volunteer groups of young people over the past ten years that my wife has been Executive Director of Pontotoc County Habitat for Humanity, yet the recent group from UCF distinguished itself and won a special place in my heart. While it’s true that they “hammered like girls,” they never faltered with their assigned tasks, and by week’s end several were proficient with the hammer.

Their week on the work site began on a newly poured concrete slab. It ended with their having raised all exterior and interior walls and the OSB outside sheathing covering one end and two corners of the new outside walls.

As these young people interacted with members of our community, their good conduct, their enthusiasm for life, and their willingness to help others was exemplified again and again and duly noted by our residents.

Personally, my life has been made richer, having had the opportunity to get to each know each one of them and by working hand in hand with each. I am both blessed and thankful for an unforgettable experience.