On Sunday I went to Mexico with a few other people from FLOC (Future Leaders of Our Community) and worked with Build-A-Miracle to lay the flooring in a house built for a family in need. This is the 146th home built by Build-A-Miracle, a non-profit that works solely off of donations. They do so much more than just build homes. The wonderful couple that started Build-A-Miracle saw a need for education and a sense of community. So, they built a community center. In order for a family to "earn" a home, each family member must be enrolled in some type of educational program and must each perform 500 hours of community service. Even the adults must be furthering their education. The Community Center offers vocational training as well as parenting and marriage classes.
Mother and Daughters and the donors that made this house possible.
We presented a finished home to a single mother with four daughters. They went from living in a shack the size of my cubicle to a 2 bedroom home with a bathroom! They were previously washing themselves with a hose and bucket and lacked plumbing entirely. This new home opens up their world! They will now have privacy, which is essential for a mother of four. They can cook their meals and live in sanitary conditions for the first time. This family put in a combined total of 2,500 hours of service to be eligible for this home which gives them a stake in their community.
Me and my ninas!
Kitty Cat
I am really impressed with Build-A-Miracle's sustainable model. They are helping the people of this community to help themselves and it's inspiring to watch.
On a running note: I have not been running for well over a month now. My pain is decreasing but it returns as soon as I attempt to run. I think it may be time for PT. Sigh.
I hope everyone is having a fantastic week!
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That sounds like a great organization! Way to go for giving your time.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the tendonitis... I feel your pain - I am so sick of being injured! Coming up on 12 weeks off and the femur just started giving me business again today... ugh!
Can I just say I find your blog so refreshing, and it's great to read a post such as this. Giving back to the community is so important, and I wish more people would get involved! Sounds like a wonderful organization!
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You are incredible. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear your body is still revolting against running for now. That said, you are more than obviously so much more than just running, and that is fabulous! Thank you for continuing to be awesome despite a lack of running. Despite this fact, I'm sending you tons of healing vibes right.this.minute, and always. Thinking of you!
You are so awesome. What a great thing you were able to be a part of!
ReplyDeleteFingers are still crossed for your recovery - all of this good karma (and rest) must come around sometime...
What an experience and what a difference you all made. Loved reading about it.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! That is awesome! I didn't know you were that close! You make me want to get out and do something like that, thank you! Hoping your tendonitis gets better asap!
ReplyDeleteyou. are. awesome! How incredible to be able to give and be a part of something so much bigger than ourselves. Hope you are running soon. How is your mood with out running?
ReplyDeleteThat is a great organization!
ReplyDeleteSorry about your running! I hope the PT is able to help you out.
Healing vibes coming your way.
amazing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteHow cool. It must have been awesome to be a part of that. (Adorable kitty too!)
ReplyDeleteSO COOL!
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