The Rev. Shannon Bullion, center, from the Church of the Palms United Methodist Church, gives the blessing of the home still under construction on Walnut Street on Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, in Shell Point. At left is the new homeowner and mother of two boys, Kerri Lewis. “I’ve been waiting a long time,” Lewis said as she wiped tears from her eyes. “But all good things come to those who wait. I have my own home!” Bob Sofaly/The Island News
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