Our project this year was a special one. Mrs. Charlene Napper has a deep history in the surrounding area and an amazing story about her 85-year journey in life.
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In the weeks leading up to the project, I had the privilege of meeting with Mrs. Napper while assessing the project and assembling a team that could make her wishes come true, knowing that we could provide her with a sense of joy and peace of mind. Mrs. Napper continued to say that God has provided for her repeatedly. Her home was built in the 1880's and the Napper family has been in or around the community for just as long.
After many projects and long hours, we completed our mission. Mrs. Napper’s biggest joy was to feel the fresh air coming into her living room for the first time ever!
As House Captain, I would like to thank every volunteer who made an impact that day.
Every one of you made an unforgettable difference in the Napper family's lives that day.
I'd also like to thank Michelle Gettle for allowing me to step in and be the house captain this year.
Thank you also goes out to my wife Marie Kerns for taking a pry bar to the head while removing boards, creating enough excitement with laughter, blood, sweat, and tears, while still staying strong to the finish line. Finally, a thank you Rebuilding Together Alexandria for allowing Markon to be involved with your community mission. Until next year!
Let me leave you with a saying that I shared with our team:
Selfless love is costly; fear cannot afford it, pride does not understand it and friends never forget it.
To view more photos from the day, check out our Facebook album!