Share the Love
Three years ago the Hospice Auxiliary put on an event called "Share the Love" with all the proceeds going to the Serenity House. It's such a fun night! They have a meal, silent auction and entertainment - two of those years was dueling pianos. We've hosted a table and attended every year. Since TJ spent the last six weeks of his life in the Serenity House, this event has become very special to Jon and me. This year was a little extra special - they asked us to speak. We were honored to be asked and jumped on the opportunity to tell others how special this place is . So, on this the 8th anniversary of when we first arrived at the Serenity House (and the 6th year anniversary of my father-in-law's arrival) - I thought I'd share with you the speech I gave that night. "How do you put into words what the Serenity House means to my family and me? It was a place I had hoped we would never have to use - ever! However, in our darkest time, i...