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New York resident Jeanne Metz never stopped praying.

"We never, ever felt that God would forsake us," Metz told ABC News.

She and her husband, Burt Metz, lost their home in Breezy Point, part of New York City's Queens borough, after it was completely ravaged by Hurricane Sandy in October.

When they returned to the property Wednesday, their prayers had been answered, and they found their home completely rebuilt.

"I'm just completely shocked," Metz said. "We are so blessed and can't thank those that did this for us enough. Thank you."

The 80-year-olds have had the Breezy Point property for more than 30 years. They sold their primary residence in Brooklyn last year to help an ailing family member, and invested their life savings to upgrade the home for year-round living. When the contractor died in August, the work was never completed.

Hurricane Sandy brought four feet of water into the home, making it unlivable.

"When you're old, it's tough," Burt