When he heard about the plan for renovation, he made some plans of his own.
“Didn’t bother me any. I said, I’m going on a trip. I went on a cruise while they worked on my home. It was real convenient. When I got back and saw the renovations, I was really happy. It wasn’t quite complete, but they let me come see it when they weren’t working on it, and I even gave them some suggestions.
“As far as I’m concerned, I like everything about it. Everything is handy. It has plenty of room; a nice closet; my own little yard and patio, and it’s convenient to everything. And I like that there’s plenty of room for guests to come and visit and stay.
“I know a lot of people and I like to visit them and go places. I have a group that gets up early and meets for coffee every morning at six outside under the tree. Well, in summer anyway. We just enjoy getting together and talking about things.
Gordon’s daughter, Terri, is also pleased with the outcome, and with the support her father receives from the Housing Trust.
“This has been a great move for my father. I think he has been getting more involved with his neighbors, and doing much better since Mom passed away two years ago. Emily and the staff are very friendly and involved with Dad, and they keep my sister and me in the loop.
“It has always been difficult to convince Dad that he needed to watch what he eats, and that what he eats affects his diabetes. Now he is learning more about his diabetes through the programs that Emily DeLong is doing.
“Building affordable housing is very important to us because it keeps Dad living independently, and he can afford to live on his own. Which makes him very happy.”