The timing of this assignment made it unusually difficult for Chuck, a seasoned veteran of the military, to leave his family. Carrie suffered from an aneurism that ruptured on the left side of her brain. She spent months in the hospital recovering, only to return to the hospital to undergo surgery, which only carries a 1% percent survival rate. Miraculously, Carrie survived, but now suffers from 5 types of seizures.
Despite their difficult trials, family remains a high priority to the Felts Family. Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County and its volunteers will build the Felts' home on land that was donated by Carrie's mother and neighbors Peggy, Carrie's sister, a Habitat homeowner.
Since the family's acceptance into the program, the Chuck and Carrie's two daughters, Carina and Kara, have been dreaming about the design of their home and choosing the color of their room. The family has also received support from Carrie's independent children, Damon and Kelli.
Despite the family's difficult endeavors and trials of their past, the family possesses a positive outlook toward their future. As Carrie thinks about building her home this the coming year and awaiting Chuck's safe return, she smiles and says quietly, "It's something permanent."