THE BASS FAMILYEd and Leah Bass bought a desperately needy home in a rural area of Central Texas. They had served together as bi-vocational ministers for 20+ years and were eager to transform their house into a dream home.
Shortly after moving in, instead of standing side by side restoring their home, Leah was standing in shock and disbelief at Ed's graveside - a massive heart attack at age 55 having taken his life. Four days later, Leah lost her mother, too. She was left emotionally drained with a multitude of problems she did not have the skill, energy or finances to repair. |
Over Spring Break 2009, Building Compassion invaded the Bass home in Alvarado, TX with more than 130 volunteers. Over 4,300 combined hours of labor resulted in a newly remodeled home, a practical expression of love that helped ease some of Leah's pain.
Message from Leah Bass - “Spring break of 2009, I was a recipient of the Supreme Home Makeover. I still think back to this day of how blessed I was by these wonderful people. … Less than a year before, I had lost my husband Ed Bass to a massive heart attack. My house was in much need of repair. Ed and I purchased the house with plans to fix it up nice. We had dreams.”
“After he was taken suddenly, I was left with many things that needed done. … God put me on someones heart, and these wonderful people shared their love for God by loving on me, and helping me. … Thank you to all who were part of the 2009 Bass Supreme Home Makeover. I have not forgotten the time and energy, and money many of you put towards making my life better. I could never repay you for all your time and effort, but I am grateful to know that God is keeping a record. I love you all!”
Message from Leah Bass - “Spring break of 2009, I was a recipient of the Supreme Home Makeover. I still think back to this day of how blessed I was by these wonderful people. … Less than a year before, I had lost my husband Ed Bass to a massive heart attack. My house was in much need of repair. Ed and I purchased the house with plans to fix it up nice. We had dreams.”
“After he was taken suddenly, I was left with many things that needed done. … God put me on someones heart, and these wonderful people shared their love for God by loving on me, and helping me. … Thank you to all who were part of the 2009 Bass Supreme Home Makeover. I have not forgotten the time and energy, and money many of you put towards making my life better. I could never repay you for all your time and effort, but I am grateful to know that God is keeping a record. I love you all!”