"I like it here because you get to share memories."
—Dan
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Newsletter Spring 2009From the DirectorFor many reasons, Spring is my favorite time of year. I love to see the purple crocus push up out of the ground and smell freshly cut grass. Everything seems to return to life.
There are flowers where Those of us who are a part of Mary’s Place are fortunate
enough to witness this transformation over and over
again in the families we serve. Last week one of our adult
participants was kind enough to come to a board meeting
and share his story with our board members. He talked
about the sudden death of his wife and how he now deals
with the sole responsibility of raising his five children,
who were all under the age of seven when their mother died.
In a calm and confident manner, he spoke of how his life
has changed, how his family has adapted and how Mary’s
Place has helped them over the past three years. As he Although the scars will remain regardless of how much time passes, he has learned to trust, to hope and to laugh again. He has returned to life. This is our hope...for all our children and families. Warmly,
Thanks to everyone who helped support our Have a Heart Fundraiser once again this year. Our special thanks goes to
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In this issueVolunteer SpotlightWine Tasting Benefit
A great success ...Our thanks to everyone who helped make this such a great The Friends of Mary’s Place Committee Our Sponsors Thanks also to
The Spirit of the HolidaysThe holidays may be a
Inspired Loomis Student Organizes Fundraiser Our thanks to Claire Francis, a
Griffin Land Donates
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