Diane Sawyer - Appalachian Special

[Medusa]

I wonder if Habitat even goes in there? I know how proud they are to get a new trailer or modular home there. At least they were when I was there.
Most of the people I met would love to put in some sweat equity for a new place.

Why wouldn't they? I would think that the people there would be anxious and excited to help build their own home.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Why wouldn't they? I would think that the people there would be anxious and excited to help build their own home.

I had to realize that I was there thirty plus years ago. HFH must have gone into those areas by now. I can't help but wonder what survived the lack of work and motivation.

Pam: Thank you. I have such a feeling for that place, even though it's long gone from my life.

kokopup: So true. Gaining trust was a true test of what kind of person you were. I finally got it by looking at life the way they do. It wasn't easy.
The families and it's members are all they have. If you remove one of them, it's as if the other's have lost a limb. They don't function without each other.
I think their ways of thinking can be penetrated but it's going to take alot of time and patience.

I would love to see all of this come to an end in this country but I'll always have a special place in my heart for the people of Appalachia.