Year 12 - 2023

A Beautiful Reset

For decades, she gave everything she had.

To her students, she was more than a teacher—she was a mentor, a safe place, a second mother. To her friends, she was the one who showed up with a meal, a card, or just the right words. To her family, she was a steady presence through every season of life.

But after years of pouring into others, she found herself empty.

Her home—once full of life—had started to feel like a burden. Though beautiful, it had become overwhelming. The basement was cluttered and filled with boxes. Rooms were untouched, waiting for the time or money that never seemed to come. She was stuck. Tired. Weary.

She didn’t ask for help. But someone noticed.

And Team Holland answered the call.

That November, her home became the next project. The team showed up with paintbrushes, toolboxes, organizing bins, and most importantly—love. They rolled up their sleeves and got to work, determined to remind this incredible educator that she was seen, appreciated, and deserving of the same care she’d given to so many.

The basement was transformed from a catch-all space into a clean, organized area full of potential. Rooms were refreshed with new paint and thoughtful touches. Every corner spoke of intention—and renewal.

But the real transformation wasn’t just the house. It was her.

As she walked through the finished spaces, her eyes filled with tears—not just because of what had been done, but because of what it meant. It was a reset. A deep breath. A reminder that love always finds its way back.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

That weekend, rest came.
So did joy.
And a house full of hope.