Just Debbie: I get by with a little help from my friends

Where have I been? Columbia, SC. I have had to take time away from my Goodwill projects and gardening to fix up my home in Columbia. We had people renting it and they moved out the end of June. Unfortunately, it was left in a terrible state, and we have been working hard to get it back up to its former glory in order to put it on the market. This is not an easy task and it has been inhibited by various other issues. I could go on and on about the problems and issues, but instead I think I would just like to thank all those who have helped us out these last two weeks. Here it is:

Josh: Thanks for coming hundreds of miles and using your vacation to cut through the jungle to find our house. I love spending time with you even if it's just to work. You definitely have your "act" together. I love you!

Alli: You cleaned the kitchen, the nasty chairs, and all the molding and trim I couldn't reach, the bedrooms, and took pictures when my camera died. You are the best daughter in law I ever had. I love you!

Mr. Robbie: You took time from your busy schedule to mow the yard, clean out the garage, and take paint and chemicals to the dump. You were definitely the hands and feet of God this week.

Lee: You took time from your free day to help a stranger take down racks in the garage, hammer wood to my broken fence, and moved stuff for me. What I lacked in height and strength you made up for. I hope you experiment with square foot gardening!

Steve, Sheri, Stephanie: You provided a lovely home, bed, kitchen, and shower. Thanks for the salad and letting me shower and do laundry. You provided refreshment for my weary soul.

Cindy: Thanks for watching over my house, providing Ben the power washer, giving suggestions and encouragement.

Emily: You took time off of work to help me clean, and for taking care of the homefront and Isabear when I couldn't. Your sweet spirit always encourages me. You also always make me laugh. I love you!

Ruben: You were an answer to prayer by mowing our yard when we are away and keeping our place from looking vacant.

Mom M: Thanks for praying for me when you didn't even know why. I love you.

Mom S: Thanks for helping us out once again. I love you.

Tracey: Thanks for the prayers that always go out before me.

Mike: Thanks for driving 6 hours to vacuum the pool, spray the garage floor several times, loading up the car, saving me from loneliness, and helping me make choices. I love you!

You have all been answers to prayer and I will be forever grateful!

We still have a long way to go but it is getting there!