Eileen wrote to us:

Donna, a good friend, knew I wanted and needed to get out of an abusive relationship. After checking with me, she officially wove a team together for me. She began by putting together an Excel spreadsheet of names and addresses.

I was in tears as we met to compile a list of who could commit to doing what and when. These folks provided dinner to my front porch, care for my two young sons, help around the house and yard, listening ears, and more. Donna sent email to everyone about what was going on in my world legally and emotionally. I think they did a lot of collective prayer as well, and I know that worked. I never felt alone as my world went upside down.

When it was time to sell my house they really kicked into high gear, cleaning and staging, moving furniture, taking a load to the dump, and getting us out of the way at open house moments. All things that would have been impossible alone!

Then there was the celebration of freedom when the divorce became final. I was overwhelmed with the generosity, but it gave me great strength to get through the day; and when my family called from the Midwest, I could truly say that I had a lot of support. I was doing OK.

My relationships with each of the members of the care team have deepened and become more meaningful. I know what true friendship is. I will always be able to look back on this time of my life and know that when things got bad, they were there for me.

I know that I will be able to do the same thing for them if they are in need as well. I would have been lost without my care team.

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