The Publication of Habitat for Humanity International | December 2008
| The Publication of Habitat for Humanity International | December 2008 |
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 Father and daughter Jose and Raquel Fierro share a warm moment on the porch of their Habitat house in Santa Fe, N.M. Reliving the Joy: A Habitat family album Homeowners old and new share stories of hope, houses and Habitat. The dedication of a Habitat for Humanity house can sometimes feel like the end of the journey. All the hours, all the laughter, all the sweat and effort encapsulated in a shiny key. That key opens a door into a sturdy, decent, affordable place to live. Even more, though, that key opens an avenue to all the blessings that can come with having a home, with the security and stability of ownership. A Habitat house is a place where grand plans for tomorrow can finally replace wearying worries about where to lay one’s head tonight. Such a house is a hatchery, a place where families grow and dreams incubate. Dedication day isn’t the end at all; for families the world over, it’s a rebirth, a solid start on a better journey. In celebration of the varied cities, towns and villages where Habitat works with families in need of housing, we’ve gathered voices from around the world — homeowners, volunteers, staff members — to help tell the Habitat story on the accompanying pages, a family album whose every page reminds us that home is where the hope is. — Shala Carlson |
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