The woman in the photo, surrounded by Becky, Ariel, Colleen, and Amanda is Theresa. Our group went to the Respite Center and served them lunch: chicken salad, fruit cocktail, brownies, and lemonade. We were all invited to sit and eat out lunches and talk with the people staying at the center. Colleen, Ariel, Amanda and I sat at one table with two women, one of which was Theresa. She began thanking us graciously for the meal, so we all started talking. She explained to us that throughout her life, she had become dependent on drugs and alcohol. Through this, she had developed diseases, and had been in and out of the hospital frequently over the past few years. With the help of the Respite Center, she has now been able to live a stable life, without drugs or alcohol. She told us about her two sons, and how her faith in God has made for such a great life. Knowing that God will always love her motivated her to get her life back together. This woman was so, so happy. She had just been approved for an apartment! She was just beaming when she talked about how excited she was for her family. She let us know that nothing that she has accomplished in her life would have happened if it weren't for the love of Christ. It really touched my heart to see just how radiant this woman was when talking about her faith. Despite the hardships she's been through, she is still able to be so positive.
All patients of the Respite Center agreed that it was such a blessing to have a place to go, and to be taken care of. My prayers go out to those working at the Center and those volunteering at the Center, what these people do is so great. My prayers go out to all those who are at the Respite Center, I hope that all can find a way back on their feet again, no matter the reasons for which they are at the Center.
"Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him" (Psalm 2:12).
I hope everyone is safe and well!
Mackenzie Uline
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