As today ends, we have just experienced the dedication of 12 brand new Habitat houses for the same number of Chilean families - people we did not know as many days ago, people who have now become ingrained in our memories forever. Despite language barriers, we managed to connect with them on many levels and find ways to bring us all together for a common goal — home.
It was very clear to me to see that the notion of home is one that is near and dear to all of us and one that resonates across the globe. It is one that is understood regardless of economic status, the color of one’s skin, a religious affiliation or the square footage of your home.
It is my hope that as we prepare to leave our Chile experience, we have not only made new friends with each other across merger lines, but that in some small ways, helped to change the lives of our new friends in our Habitat families as they have changed ours, that we will have left behind a “silver thread” woven through each of their lives these past few days and for many years to come. That, to me, is a humbling and amazing thought - a true legacy.
Carol Hollen
Community Relations Specialist
Delta employee from Northwest Airlines