As we look forward to the new year, new possibilities and of course many more families receiving homes this year, my family and I started out with a time of remembrance. We built a Home of Hope in honor of my late and beloved father James Michael Lambert who passed away in 2015.
Three generations came together as my siblings came to join us in Mexico with their children and grandchildren to make a difference for a beautiful family. Elda is a single mother taking care of her three daughters. Her dad Mario lives with her and helps take care of the girls. Watching him interact and play with his granddaughters was special as I remembered my dad and the times he shared with my three daughters.
As I look back through the years, I am amazed at the beautiful impact these homes have had not only on the families receiving but on each participant, staff and donor. This time was no different and it was especially meaningful to serve alongside my family as we honored my father. It was a tearful moment as I watched my mom hand the keys at the dedication ceremony. My dad, James, a carpet layer all his life, would have enjoyed seeing the new carport squares we put into the two bedrooms. He spent his life cheering on his eight children and investing in their success and now his legacy lives on as it grants that to these three beautiful girls. `
