HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – A family of 5 in desperate need is blessed with a new place to live in Highland Park.
You may recall the home at the center of controversy a few weeks ago when a dispute between fire departments played out in front of it.
The family lost everything they had.
“I’m just happy, I’m just joyous, It’s a relief that we don’t have to worry about where we’re gonna lay our head next,” said Brandon Lightsey.
After days of being down about being displaced, it was the last thing Lightsey and his wife, Sharon, were expecting.
“It’s just a blessing to be able to now pick up where we left off, to have a start to where we can rebuild our lives again,” Lightsey said.
Thanks to Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, the family was able to find their way into a new home, and they had no idea it was coming.
“They were very impressed by the house,” said Dr. Chad Audi. “So then I said, ‘Would you be willing to live here?’ They said, ‘What do we have to do?’ Nothing. Just say, ‘I’m here.’ So I handed her the keys, and you can see all tears, tears of joy.”
Audi, the mission’s director, says it’s simply a part of who they are and have been for over a century.
“We’ve been providing services for 115 years,” Audi said. “We actually retrofitted the house to accommodate their needs because they are three girls because they are one, three, and five.”
As for the family, they’ll still be making a recovery mentally, physically, and financially.
“I’m so humble that people reached out to help a family that is in need,” Lightsey said. “Having a good heart and having people bless you is a good feeling.”
It will be two years until the mission decides what will happen to the home. They can stay if all goes well.
