Next two ‘Habitat’ families announced
To some, a doorbell might not seem like much.
But for Dale and Tabitha Leigel, it means more than words can say.
Next month, Independence County’s first Habitat for Humanity family will move into the house that has taken 52 weekends and more than 2,000 hours to build.
It’s a house they can call their own after years of renting.
At Habitat for Humanity’s “Home Is Where The Heart Is” benefit banquet Saturday night, Tabitha said it was “heart” and a lot of it that went into the building of their new house.
While these Habitat structures may seem simple to some, “to the families, these homes are magnificent.”
Even the smallest details mean a lot.
“We get a doorbell and stairs that go up to the attic,” the mother of five said with excitement about their soon-to-be home at 58 Teresa St. in Spring Valley.
For Tabitha and Dale, the dream of owning a home will be a dream come true. Not only will they be homeowners, they will be homeowners to a house they helped build, making it even more meaningful.
“I know where every stud (and every light socket is),” Tabitha said, laughing.
While the choices come few when renting, the Leigels agreed that they never expected to have so many choices when they became the county’s first Habitat for Humanity recipient last year.
However, with choices there also come questions. “I’ve never been asked so many questions,” Tabitha said, remembering how the question, “Where do you want your trees?” took her by surprise.
Laughing, Tabitha said, “I’ve always let God decide.”
From trees, to the location of light sockets and decisions about carpet and linoleum, the choices will make the four-bedroom home even more special to own, while their children can play in a grassy yard that isn’t so close to the road, she said.
But owning a home is something that the Leigels said never seemed possible, no matter how much they worked.
“It was just out of our reach to afford a house,” Tabitha said. “With what the payments cost, there’s no way we could get something this nice (if not for Habitat for Humanity).”
However, Habitat does not give recipients a home. The organization helps build a house with help from the family and then sells it to them through no-profit, no-interest loans. Recipients are required to put in about 400 hours worth of work on the home.
The Leigels are down to eight.
On March 15, Habitat for Humanity will hold a dedication ceremony, announcing the completion of Independence County’s first Habitat home.
Dale and Tabitha hope they can “film (the house’s progress like they did their own) or install a doorknob or spread some paint around” on the future house of the Ralph and Lisa Lewis family, Independence County’s second family chosen by Habitat for Humanity.
They and Habitat’s third family, Alex Maya and Lisa Vanwinkle, who were unable to attend, were announced during Saturday’s benefit by Paul Holifield, Habitat’s resource development chairman.
While the Leigels were the first to submit an application to be considered by Habitat for Humanity, Lisa said she and husband Ralph were the last.
But the appreciation is no different.
“It (being chosen) was a real blessing,” Ralph said. “With so many people losing their homes to foreclosures, it’s really marvelous we’re in this situation.”
While in the planning stages of their future home on Grace Street (one of four lots purchased by Habitat), Ralph said the little furniture has already been drawn on the graph paper, making their dream even more of a reality.
“We’ve put in so many hours already,” said Lisa, jokingly.
“But you never thought you could do that!” Tabitha said to the Lewises, while sitting next to them at the banquet held inside the Batesville High School cafeteria which raised $7,200 through donations, raffles and a silent auction.
Excited to get started, Ralph said he is looking forward to the first time he can stand inside the house’s wooded framework — no walls, no windows.
“(Just me) standing inside it and picturing where everything is going to be.”
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But for Dale and Tabitha Leigel, it means more than words can say.
Next month, Independence County’s first Habitat for Humanity family will move into the house that has taken 52 weekends and more than 2,000 hours to build.
It’s a house they can call their own after years of renting.
At Habitat for Humanity’s “Home Is Where The Heart Is” benefit banquet Saturday night, Tabitha said it was “heart” and a lot of it that went into the building of their new house.
While these Habitat structures may seem simple to some, “to the families, these homes are magnificent.”
Even the smallest details mean a lot.
“We get a doorbell and stairs that go up to the attic,” the mother of five said with excitement about their soon-to-be home at 58 Teresa St. in Spring Valley.
For Tabitha and Dale, the dream of owning a home will be a dream come true. Not only will they be homeowners, they will be homeowners to a house they helped build, making it even more meaningful.
“I know where every stud (and every light socket is),” Tabitha said, laughing.
While the choices come few when renting, the Leigels agreed that they never expected to have so many choices when they became the county’s first Habitat for Humanity recipient last year.
However, with choices there also come questions. “I’ve never been asked so many questions,” Tabitha said, remembering how the question, “Where do you want your trees?” took her by surprise.
Laughing, Tabitha said, “I’ve always let God decide.”
From trees, to the location of light sockets and decisions about carpet and linoleum, the choices will make the four-bedroom home even more special to own, while their children can play in a grassy yard that isn’t so close to the road, she said.
But owning a home is something that the Leigels said never seemed possible, no matter how much they worked.
“It was just out of our reach to afford a house,” Tabitha said. “With what the payments cost, there’s no way we could get something this nice (if not for Habitat for Humanity).”
However, Habitat does not give recipients a home. The organization helps build a house with help from the family and then sells it to them through no-profit, no-interest loans. Recipients are required to put in about 400 hours worth of work on the home.
The Leigels are down to eight.
On March 15, Habitat for Humanity will hold a dedication ceremony, announcing the completion of Independence County’s first Habitat home.
Dale and Tabitha hope they can “film (the house’s progress like they did their own) or install a doorknob or spread some paint around” on the future house of the Ralph and Lisa Lewis family, Independence County’s second family chosen by Habitat for Humanity.
They and Habitat’s third family, Alex Maya and Lisa Vanwinkle, who were unable to attend, were announced during Saturday’s benefit by Paul Holifield, Habitat’s resource development chairman.
While the Leigels were the first to submit an application to be considered by Habitat for Humanity, Lisa said she and husband Ralph were the last.
But the appreciation is no different.
“It (being chosen) was a real blessing,” Ralph said. “With so many people losing their homes to foreclosures, it’s really marvelous we’re in this situation.”
While in the planning stages of their future home on Grace Street (one of four lots purchased by Habitat), Ralph said the little furniture has already been drawn on the graph paper, making their dream even more of a reality.
“We’ve put in so many hours already,” said Lisa, jokingly.
“But you never thought you could do that!” Tabitha said to the Lewises, while sitting next to them at the banquet held inside the Batesville High School cafeteria which raised $7,200 through donations, raffles and a silent auction.
Excited to get started, Ralph said he is looking forward to the first time he can stand inside the house’s wooded framework — no walls, no windows.
“(Just me) standing inside it and picturing where everything is going to be.”
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To some, a doorbell might not seem like much.
But for Dale and Tabitha Leigel, it means more than words can say.
Next month, Independence County’s first Habitat for Humanity family will move into the house that has taken 52 weekends and more than 2,000 hours to build.
It’s a house they can call their own after years of renting.
At Habitat for Humanity’s “Home Is Where The Heart Is” benefit banquet Saturday night, Tabitha said it was “heart” and a lot of it that went into the building of their new house.
While these Habitat structures may seem simple to some, “to the families, these homes are magnificent.”
Even the smallest details mean a lot.
“We get a doorbell and stairs that go up to the attic,” the mother of five said with excitement about their soon-to-be home at 58 Teresa St. in Spring Valley.
For Tabitha and Dale, the dream of owning a home will be a dream come true. Not only will they be homeowners, they will be homeowners to a house they helped build, making it even more meaningful.
“I know where every stud (and every light socket is),” Tabitha said, laughing.
While the choices come few when renting, the Leigels agreed that they never expected to have so many choices when they became the county’s first Habitat for Humanity recipient last year.
However, with choices there also come questions. “I’ve never been asked so many questions,” Tabitha said, remembering how the question, “Where do you want your trees?” took her by surprise.
Laughing, Tabitha said, “I’ve always let God decide.”
From trees, to the location of light sockets and decisions about carpet and linoleum, the choices will make the four-bedroom home even more special to own, while their children can play in a grassy yard that isn’t so close to the road, she said.
But owning a home is something that the Leigels said never seemed possible, no matter how much they worked.
“It was just out of our reach to afford a house,” Tabitha said. “With what the payments cost, there’s no way we could get something this nice (if not for Habitat for Humanity).”
However, Habitat does not give recipients a home. The organization helps build a house with help from the family and then sells it to them through no-profit, no-interest loans. Recipients are required to put in about 400 hours worth of work on the home.
The Leigels are down to eight.
On March 15, Habitat for Humanity will hold a dedication ceremony, announcing the completion of Independence County’s first Habitat home.
Dale and Tabitha hope they can “film (the house’s progress like they did their own) or install a doorknob or spread some paint around” on the future house of the Ralph and Lisa Lewis family, Independence County’s second family chosen by Habitat for Humanity.
They and Habitat’s third family, Alex Maya and Lisa Vanwinkle, who were unable to attend, were announced during Saturday’s benefit by Paul Holifield, Habitat’s resource development chairman.
While the Leigels were the first to submit an application to be considered by Habitat for Humanity, Lisa said she and husband Ralph were the last.
But the appreciation is no different.
“It (being chosen) was a real blessing,” Ralph said. “With so many people losing their homes to foreclosures, it’s really marvelous we’re in this situation.”
While in the planning stages of their future home on Grace Street (one of four lots purchased by Habitat), Ralph said the little furniture has already been drawn on the graph paper, making their dream even more of a reality.
“We’ve put in so many hours already,” said Lisa, jokingly.
“But you never thought you could do that!” Tabitha said to the Lewises, while sitting next to them at the banquet held inside the Batesville High School cafeteria which raised $7,200 through donations, raffles and a silent auction.
Excited to get started, Ralph said he is looking forward to the first time he can stand inside the house’s wooded framework — no walls, no windows.
“(Just me) standing inside it and picturing where everything is going to be.”
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