Wednesday, October 14, 2026

#123 - 4102 Canyon Rd - Eliana
#124 - 4104 Canyon Rd - Ty and Mallory

What a wonderful Wednesday it was!  23 construction workers, 2 of which were homeowners, combined with 7 office workers and 2 busy lunch folks to bring about an awesome, productive, successful day.  God has blessed our ministry with excellent, compassionate and hard working people.  Their actions bring glory to the Lord!

Our outstanding lunch was provided by the Women on Mission group from First Baptist Church.  They served up delicious chili with all the fixings as well as a great selection of cookies and fudge.  Thank you ladies!

At the worksites construction continues at a productive pace.  At Eliana’s house (#4102) the AC is in the process of being installed as well as the gutters.  The back door has been painted and the closet hangers have been installed.  At Ty and Mallory’s home (# 4104), joist tails are being cut and the hog backs and rat runs are being installed.  Additionally, the rafters are being cut and the blocking for the shelves has been started.

What a busy and fulfilling day!  Thank you Lord for watching over us all…

Love Ya! 
Richard

Photos by Molly.























Saturday, October 10, 2026

#123 - 4102 Canyon Rd - Eliana
#124 - 4104 Canyon Rd - Ty and Mallory

Excellent day in the neighborhood!  Today we had 13 construction workers (3 of which were homeowners), 2 office workers and one lovely lunch lady!  God gave us great weather and our awesome volunteers got the job done and did so in splendid fashion.  Our volunteers are indeed the hands and feet of Jesus…

Our great lunch was provide by our friends from the Episcopal Church Of The Good Shepherd.  They brought a wide variety of sandwiches from the Firehouse sandwich shop and they were delicious!  The food was complemented by a selection of cookies and chips.  It was a wonderful lunch complete with great conversation and fellowship.  Thank you so much for being “Good Shepherds” to us…God Bless!

Down at the worksites, our small but mighty group of volunteers worked hard to bring these houses one step closer to becoming a home.  Painting continued at Eliana’s house (#4102).  She has selected a beautiful terracotta color for her front door.  Next door at Ty and Mallory’s house (#4104), all of the ceiling joists were installed as well as the attic stair frame and the Air Conditioning return air frame.  It was a full day of working hard and celebrating God’s hand in our mission…

Dear Lord, thank you for our volunteers and families and for keeping them safe!  All glory to you Lord…

Love Ya!

Richard

PS.  Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 21st!  Plans are underway for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the expansion of Rancho Brazos!  More to come!  rf

Photos by Jimmie.















Wednesday, October 7, 2026

#123 - 4102 Canyon Rd - Eliana
#124 - 4104 Canyon Rd - Ty and Mallory

After getting rained out last Wednesday, the Lord delivered an absolutely gorgeous day today.  We had a large, energetic group of volunteers who worked together diligently to bring the dream of home ownership one step closer for two of our deserving families.  God is good…

We had a large contingent of 39 construction volunteers (3 of which were homeowners), 7 excellent office workers and one lunchroom volunteer who is grateful for the cooler temps that have rolled in with October.  Special thanks to the Constellation Energy volunteers who always bring strong backs and an unparalleled work ethic to our ministry.  You guys are super!

Speaking of super, our friends at Granbury First United Methodist Church really stepped up!  They fed 50 folks today and just did an outstanding job.  Two types of chili with all the fixings, massive amounts of cornbread and so many desserts that even I didn’t get to try them all!  God Bless you guys and thanks for the wonderful way that you support Habitat.

At the homesite’s there was a whole lot accomplished.  At Eliana’s house, touch up paint was applied inside and shutters were installed outside.  (Looks beautiful) Corner blocks were installed and the front and back doors were prepped for painting.  Additionally, Ellie’s driveway will be poured on Friday.  At Ty and Mallory’s home, the sheathing was completed, and the house was wrapped.  50% of the top plate has been marked and the joist’s have been cut.  Also, about half of the rafters have been cut.  Wow!  Great job folks!

Thank you dear Lord for the beautiful day filled with good work and fellowship and for keeping our volunteers and families safe and sound…

Love Ya!
Richard

Photos by Molly.