Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Sandy Valley Habitat For Humantiy Dedicates New Home
I just don’t really know how to express what I’m feeling right now.”
These were the words from Pam Newsome, Director of the Shelby Valley Senior Citizens Center, this past Saturday.
The reason for Newsome’s loss of words are uncomplicated – kindness and the blessings, she says.
That kindness came in the form of a new home built through the efforts of Habitat for Humanity and completed this past weekend for Newsome and her two sons, Garrett and Isaiah.
“It’s been a blessing to be chosen,” continued Newsome, who put herself through college and maintained full-time work as well. “It’s different having something of your own. It’s been a long struggle, and I could have just never imagined I would have this someday.”
Pike County Deputy Judge/Executive John Doug Hays was on hand for the dedication Saturday, attending in place of Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford, who was out of town for a scheduled conference with the county’s magistrates.
These were the words from Pam Newsome, Director of the Shelby Valley Senior Citizens Center, this past Saturday.
The reason for Newsome’s loss of words are uncomplicated – kindness and the blessings, she says.
That kindness came in the form of a new home built through the efforts of Habitat for Humanity and completed this past weekend for Newsome and her two sons, Garrett and Isaiah.
“It’s been a blessing to be chosen,” continued Newsome, who put herself through college and maintained full-time work as well. “It’s different having something of your own. It’s been a long struggle, and I could have just never imagined I would have this someday.”
Pike County Deputy Judge/Executive John Doug Hays was on hand for the dedication Saturday, attending in place of Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford, who was out of town for a scheduled conference with the county’s magistrates.
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