Virginia has a lot of beautiful trees. I have enjoyed watching them bloom this Spring.
In my work I recently learned some sad news. This may surprise some that read this blog from other parts of the world. In the richest country in the world (still the United States of America), there are people living homeless in the woods. In fact, not far from our new apartment is a homeless colony.
On a recent Sunday Kenyon and I were exploring our new surroundings. A group of homeless individuals were hanging out with their signs, sitting on the curb in a restaurant parking lot. Not far behind them in the woods, through the trees, I could see the tarps they use as shelter.
A couple of community organizations I am working with want to help by providing respite care for this group. I admire their compassion and commitment.
How many times has your doctor told you to go home and rest? Or given a family member instructions to help take care of you? Have you ever thought about what happens if you didn't have a home? Could you imagine having to go back to the streets sick? Talk about being vulnerable!
just Sheri, rediscovering my homeland
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