Hurricane Matthew victim, vet celebrates Christmas with children in their new home

"This has been amazing," she said.

Since Hurricane Matthew chased her out of her house, Rich and her children bounced around. For awhile, they shared a small apartment.

"We had to put two in the bed with me, two in another room and then my son in a room by himself," Rich said.

"For her to wake up in her own room ... she doesn't have to worry about sharing with her older kids," Rich said.

Daughter Sakinha said, "I was excited because I wasn't cramped up, and I can roam around now."

So far, about a dozen families have moved in. Behind each door, there are stories of survival, hope and the formation of new family traditions.

For Rich, "The best thing about it is, we don't have to move anymore."