September 11, 2014
Summer 2014 – Finding the Courage to Live and Sing Again
I met Johnna early in the spring this year. On the surface, she appeared scared and shy. I met with her parents and instantly could see the love they had for their daughter. Johnna is part of a close-knit family, the sixth of nine children. She was home schooled by her mother, and the entire family is active in their church. My heart felt heavy as Johnna’s parents described how desperate they were to find help for her. They told me about Johnna’s years of dark depression and their confusion about how this could be possible for such an intelligent and talented young person. They asked,”Do you think Hopewell can really help her?” My answer was, “Of course.”
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