It\u2019s been\u00a0several months\u00a0since our beloved Debbie worked her final shift as a senior staff and counselor at Vision of Hope.\u00a0 Her absence from our daily lives is obvious, as she brought depth, wisdom, and experience to our team that will be tough to replace. We are so glad that she has chosen to love and devote herself completely to her family, as she focuses on battling cancer.<\/p>\n
One of the many blessings that has come from walking through the cancer battle alongside Debbie, has been the opportunity for the residents to learn how to process through some of life\u2019s most natural seasons: trials and change.\u00a0 As a result of living in close quarters, we have the chance to address the emotions and challenges that have come forth from this trial of Debbie\u2019s.<\/p>\n
We asked the residents to share their thoughts and feelings regarding Debbie, how they are adjusting to her being gone, and what truth they are thinking on to keep their minds and hearts steadfast in the midst of this time of transition:<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s been the perfect example of going through human suffering with a humble and gracious attitude.\u00a0 It has been a huge privilege to witness for myself firsthand, someone who fights through a trial with a good attitude, instead of just hearing about people like that.\u00a0 She gave me encouragement to accept and fight my own personal suffering and battles, and not give up, just like she hasn\u2019t given up.\u00a0 When you look at people who claim to be believers, you are supposed to see Christ and when I look at Debbie, I definitely see God\u2019s character and attributes.\u00a0 She has suffered so well and I know that she has brought glory to God\u201d\u00a0 -VOH Resident<\/p>\n
Another VOH Resident said of Debbie,<\/p>\n
\u201cI never once saw Debbie complain. She has been such an encouragement to me and I\u2019ve been convicted about my own attitude in the midst of my own problems.\u00a0 I\u2019ve realized that I\u2019ve sometimes had a self-pitying attitude and I never ever saw that from Debbie. The fact that Debbie is truly living out 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 has really impacted me, I can see it in her life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thank you Debbie for the eternal impact you have made at Vision of Hope.\u00a0 Your legacy carries on in the lives of the ladies here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"