Helping with the Adopt-A-Home Project

Some roofers are amazing, running around a steep pitched roof high in the air with confidence. That is not me. Even with a harness and tether, I’ve got a death grip on the scaffolding and I’m starting to get the shakes! A 12/12 pitch roof means I can’t stand on it without falling off! Progress is slow but we are getting it done.

This week we have been fixing a roof for a widow who has no place to live on the island. She lost her husband a few years ago to cancer, leaving her to be a single mother of two girls. She could not afford insurance on her home which suffered major damage.

I am grateful for Craig Tabor who has come from Virginia to serve in the Abacos. Craig has been working hanging drywall in the home of a widow. Her roof was recently completed and now windows and walls are going in.

Pure religion: With a couple of theology degrees under my belt, I’ve spent plenty of time arguing correct doctrine. While good doctrine is important, true beliefs are better demonstrated by actions rather than by theological debates. James 1:27 says that pure and undefiled religion is caring for widows and orphans.

We have been working with Team M/V Adventure’s Adopt a Home Project. They have specifically identified widows on the island that need help to bring back their homes to livable conditions. Starting with roofing, then finishing the inside walls and finally electrical and appliances. Funds are being raised for the work, but I’m amazed at how the leaders are sacrificing their own time, money and resources to help these ladies.

We are glad to be a part of the Adopt a Home project and are impressed by their care for these special ladies. Thank you Capt. Brad and Team Adventure for your sacrifice.