Faith- Not seeing is Believing

This past week hasn't been real great, but we were reminded today how much people care. We attend a growing church in North Tonawanda, Renewal Church of NT, & after service we were blessed by that extended family. I had mentioned to a few gals that we didn't have a tree or decorations, since all our decorations are in the storage unit and there is really no room in the rental for a tree or lights. But you see this little tree (less than a foot tall) is perfect. It has decorations from several families, reminding us that we are being thought of and prayed for all over.  THANK YOU ALL!! 

I was also reminded that we have ups and downs in our lives and that is perfectly NORMAL. Late last week, I posted here about being "Disappointed", & a few people seemed shocked that I would blog about that. When I started this blog, I mentioned that it was my family's journey, and that it is. No journey is complete without some ups and downs, right ? I also know that we meet so many people along life's journey. The journey of this house, my family has been blessed. I found that Habitat for Humanity is filled with some amazing people. I have meet most the board members, the office staff, and so many volunteers. I am honestly not sure where I would be without the help of each and everyone of them. When a family becomes a partner with Habitat, the family is agreeing to do 500 "sweat equity hours", right now we are just over 700 hours, saying Thank You, doesn't seem like enough. 

So for tonight, I rest! I rest, knowing that God is in control of it all. I rest, knowing that I have the support of great family and friends. I rest, knowing that the professionals know their jobs. I rest, knowing that the local Habitat for Humanity is doing the best for this house. I rest, knowing that when the time is right we will be living in that house. 

There was several ornaments on our "little" tree, that have so much meaning; from the "blue basket from Colombia" to the LSU heart, from the Lego Boba Fett to silver star on top, from the blinky lights to the silver crystal ball, from the little faith star to the gold ball - with a sweet message on it, each one as special as the family they come from. I looked up that message, Philippians 4:12-13, "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

I ask each of you for one thing, keep praying for all that have been part of this project, and all that will be part of it. Thank you! 

~~~If you have any questions or would like my information on volunteering for this house, you can contact me directly and I will pass your name on to the main office. I can be reached jmlisanby@gmail.com or 716-939-0837 ( call or text) ~~~

Please remember this is written by me, as our families personal journey. This is not an official Habitat for Humanity blog. Any questions of volunteering for the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls job sites, please call the office at 716-285-2877. You can also follow the facebook page at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity, or www.niagarahabitat.org