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from the Winter, 2007 HPTHP Newsletter
Settling in - - - A Letter from Marsha
Transitions are often difficult — that of our first new family involved landlord glitches, misunderstandings, furniture problems, etc. In the end we were happy to see the problems resolved, and Marsha, the mom in our guest family, wrote a letter to Anne, our case manager. In this letter Marsha recounts her tendency to flee from lifechanging opportunities (she had started college once), and then goes on:
And then POOF! Right in the middle of my mess came this opportunity to be a part of this program. I could not and still can't believe it. But even with all that is before me I tried to run — but this time my feet just stopped. I realized that my success and my ability to be a good mother — a provider, and happy — truly happy depends on me staying focused, reaching my personal goals and facing myself (inner demons and angels). Because of my mentors I feel that I am ready to be accountable for myself and to start my life — and my family ... on a road to prosperity. I am truly excited, nervous and anxious to finish this program successfully. And thank you for my opportunity and believing in me enough to invest in my future.
All of you give so much, like your time. That to me means so much. Ms Anderson & Jeff my mentors meet with me every week and are eager to hear of my success and feel the pain of my struggles. They are quick to offer advice and always listen to anything I have to say. Mr. Steve [site coordinator] is also great. He makes sure everything is in working order. I have never met a more articulate and organized gentleman who really cares about my success. I appreciate him a lot!! Anne is like an angel. When I first met her in person she was so easy to talk to. She is so open and has a wealth of knowledge & advice and always finds the positive (even when I can't see it). Because of her I realized it is okay to need help sometimes. I don't know what else to say. To those of you I haven't met I hope that I will. Even if I don't I just want to say thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I am not perfect. I guess it is the human side of me — but know that I am trying. Each day I'm really putting forth efforts to reach my goals and make a difference. I don't want to disappoint anyone of you. I feel like this is my time. My opportunity. My chance — and I'm not running from it. I am running towards success which is my future.
Thank you again
— Marsha
POOF indeed! But the work of HPTHP isn't magic -- it depends on your support!
