We received word of a concern from our church for a lady living in the East Thomas area of Birmingham. Her home’s furnace was broken, and she also had no air conditioning. Frank made a trip to her home to assess the job and meet the homeowner, Ms. B.

He learned that Ms. B had temporary custody of her sister’s two sons, and she was trying to be awarded permanent custody. One of the boys has respiratory problems, and the heat aggravates his condition. DHR would not approve her home without heat and a/c, and there was some risk she could lose temporary custody. As difficult as it was for her, she and the boys were staying in motels at night.

We sent a technician out to her home to see if the immediate need for air conditioning was a possibility, but his estimate was over $3,000–much more than Hearts In Hands had available. But in a “chain of events”–really a chain of connections–that could only be God, this story has a happy ending:

• Frank mentioned this dilemma to the owners of  Grace Klein Construction
• Grace Klein recommended contacting Jerry “Bubba” Robbins of Robbins Complete Service. Bubba looked at Ms. B’s system and determined he could get her a reconditioned furnace and a/c coil for $900–AND he would do the work at NO CHARGE.
• The Parking Team at our church–a great group of folks!–donated two-thirds of the amount needed, and our church paid the balance to Mr. Robbins.
• Bubba Robbins completed the repairs last week! Ms. B and her nephews now have an air conditioned home, and a furnace that will heat it during the upcoming winter months.

Glory to God–the Master Planner–for bringing all of us together on this project.