Pulling Weeds in Faribault Everyone I talk with lately wants to talk about pulling weeds.  I started to notice this trend when my daily conversations with my best friend started with a discussion about weed pulling, for the tenth day in a row.  It does not end there, I have had conversations with people at the grocery […]

This is how we define success!! And it doesn’t come easily. In keeping with my promise to share real-life stories of the women and children at Sarah’s House and Ruth’s House, I am sharing with you today the story of Erin (Her name has been changed for purposes of privacy). I have shared some pieces […]

Cooking Eggs at Ruth’s House (yes, we still have some eggs) I am writing today to describe just one of the everyday activities conducted at Ruth’s House because I wish to convey to everyone how seemingly small things, small kindnesses, thoughtful remembrances, and what many would call “small” activities can make a difference in the […]

During difficult times, it is often easy to give up and allow the flood of hardships before us to take over and direct our future.  Arrika’s story shows us that it is never too late to take control and redirect life’s circumstances and that it is possible if we help one another.  Sarah’s House in […]