Where's Your Humanity?  I found mine this week when I had the honorable pleasure of volunteering for Habitat for Humanity at NAR's Convention in Anaheim, California.  And what a pleasure it was!

I've always been pretty good at building things.  When I was a little girl, I used to play with Lincoln Logs instead of Barbies.  I loved building 'play' houses... it felt good to create something with my hands.  And fortunately for Habitat for Humanity, my childhood creations paved the way for building dreams... one home at a time

This week, I was part of a team of Realtors® who built three homes for Habitat for Humanity.  It felt good to wear the blue shirt with the Realtor® logo on the back while pounding away with our hammers.  There was enormous pride in the room when we saw our finished 'framed' houses being raised... definitely a teary-eyed moment.  It's a good feeling to give back.  It's even better when you can give back to a profession thats been wild, crazy and rewarding at the same time.  When you put your heart and soul into something like Habitat for Humanity... passion begins and dreams just happen!

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The best part was... we got to sign our home!

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NOV
13
2011
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What goes around, comes around. Good deeds out tend to invite good things in.

1:52pm • #56
597,469 Points 110 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Along with a few others, my question is - how do they move them after you've put them together indoors?

2:53pm • #57
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Melicious!  You never fail to astound me with your Give Back Attitude. In your very busy life, you still fit in doing something BIG for man/womankind. "Kind" in the best sense of the word. So glad you got to sign your art, too! (And as always, you shine in all of your photos...gotta love that as an extra bonus.)

4:47pm • #58
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I have gone down to tijuana 5 times with the Rotary and built a home for a family in need.  They were so grateful and at the end of the day when we turned the keys over to the Lady with her 5 kids, no husband it was very emotional. 

Thank you and God bless you for taking care of those less fortunate.

6:19pm • #59
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Thanks Kevin... paying it forward gives me the warm fuzzies!

You warm my heart Alexandra!

The entire event made me smile Kathy!

Donna ~ Caring is key... and we have a lot of opportunity to do so as Realtors ;)

I totally agree Patricia!  And BRAVO to Jimmy Carter!

Thanks Eric!  It's already been a fantastic week!

John ~ My friend from the Q.... it was a high indeed!

Brian ~ I love this line... Great job framing your humanity!

Thanks Debb!  Army pants and a hammer will do that to me every time!

Craig ~ You're a man after my human heart... bless you for caring!

6:30pm • #60
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It was a very rewarding experience Teri!

I'm glad you felt inspired & motivated Curtis... Volunteerism Rocks!

I thought so too Larry!  I'm happy you dug it!

Isn't that the truth Carla... and so easy for each one of us to do!

Joy ~ I had an overwhelming feeling of Joy signing my frame ;)

If walls could talk Ruthmarie!

It was a totally awesome experience Mike!

One of my fav words Joni... very cool ;)

Kathy ~ You hit the nail on the head... it's a hand up... not a hand out ;)

It was a simple and easy way to give back Gretchen!

6:40pm • #61
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Lending a helping hand is definitely always rewarding Cindy!

Signing our 'work of heart' was fabulous Evelyn!

Thanks for the compliment Michael... I know what you mean!

Get out there Sandy... and just do it!  You'll be glad you did!

Ha Tom!  Most of my friends marvel at some of my childhood stories ;)

Thanks Tim!  I enjoyed every second of it!

Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful organization Pamela!

Kudos to you Keith for caring for your community!

Oh Glenn, I wanted to be on that project... how rewarding!

So true Jennifer... we need to step up, one person at a time!

6:48pm • #62
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I love that Billy!  Thank you!

So cool, Mike & Kate!  You'll love it!

It's a kick Karen... and you really do learn a few things about building!

I love this Judi... 'giving that all elusive unconditional love.'

Oh Raye... that's fabulous!  You rock!

Thanks Liane... I'm glad you stopped by ;)

Thanks Kris.. that's what I dig most about your posts too sweetie!

It's definitely a natural high Cynthia!

Beth ~ You and your Stager friends will love the experience!

Kimo ~ You've touched on something that is also near and dear to my heart... I'm a survivor!  The AmberWatch Foundation is doing something so worthwhile... thanks for sharing it!

7:05pm • #63
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I love your thought Marshall... 'Good deeds out, tend to invite good things in.'

Ha Marte!  It was magic ;)))

Gayle-O-Rama!  I love your bigger than life attitude... you make my heart smile ;)

Oh Ron... that is so wonderful to hear!  You and the Rotary rock!

7:13pm • #64
415,362 Points Outside Blog

A good story to tell to encourage all of us to chip in when we can.

10:33pm • #65
NOV
14
2011
511,570 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Congratulation Mel for what you are doing.  Great post, thanks for sharing.

6:04am • #66
NOV
15
2011

Mel -- very empowering...demonstrating practical humanity at it's fullest by reaching out to the most vulnerable. Brilliant show of empathy, compassion and role model. Thank you for a great and meaningful post. Namaste! Peter

Peter Michelbach
7:44am • #67
NOV
16
2011
1 Featured Post Outside Blog

A girl after my own heart, right here in my home-town.  HFH is such a great organization for all involved.  Good work!  (PS:  I"m enjoying your posts!)

 

 

12:50am • #68
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I'd be so delighted if everyone here volunteered a few hours of their time Winston!

Thanks Bob!  I had a great time doing it!

You're a great exhorter and encourager Peter!  Thanks for the kudos and Namaste!

Nice to meet ya Janell... and I'm glad you're enjoying my posts!

1:20pm • #69
NOV
17
2011
565,041 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Mel ~ that is one thing I still want to do......help on a home building project for Habitat for Humanity.

10:51pm • #70
NOV
18
2011

Mel -- forgive me my charge...had to 'ride' back to you...to open the English-German dictionary to fully understand the meaning of 'exhorter'...

I believe, you're not just voluntering in the name of humanity by taking on personal role models and open up to greater responsability, well, through your action you create a larger circle of followers aligned in affinity and unity to help create a better world based on truthfulness, social justice, love, truth, peace and freedom....in tomorrow's new world...Namaste. Peter

Peter Michelbach
8:10am • #71
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It's so rewarding Dawn... I hope you get a chance to do it =)

Thanks Peter, I especially like... 'to help create a better world based on truthfulness, social justice, love, truth, peace and freedom.'

6:32pm • #72
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Just admire how you fit it all in.  Habitat for Humanity is on top of my list and dermined to do it soon... considering what we do, how could we not help build for those who can't afford and need a home.  Bless your heart Mel, for the amount of giving you feel.

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