A Facing Project
Written by Jennifer Stanley WALK I learned to walk when I was two. Until then, I was carried or scooted myself where I needed to go. My new iron leg braces went from the bottom of my feet to my hips and wouldn’t bend at all. I practiced every day on the front lawn with […]
Written by Sara Renee Robert has been living and working with Trisha and the staff of Hillcroft since 2005. The previous institution he had lived in for many years was closed by the state due to numerous questionable practices. Robert is without words, but has recently started to communicate and show desire to learn and […]
Written by Ted Baker When I was born thirty-seven years ago, the hospital told my mother, “You don’t have to take him home if you don’t want him.” She ignored the suggestion, just as she dismissed the sympathy cards from “well wishers” that she received upon the news of my birth. For the record, I’m […]
Written by Suzanne Clem Three days a week for 2-3 hours a day, 15-year Olive Garden veteran Jerry Lewis busses tables and scrapes dishes, sporting a broad smile and a winning attitude that manager Tammi and co-worker Jenn would duplicate in every employee, if they could. MY COWORKERS Jerry: I enjoy everybody who works here, […]
Written by Michael Brockley My Hillcroft workshop coaches brag about my smile. Say I’m famous for baseball caps and bling. Today, I’m wearing a silver chain with a “B” at the bottom. Another with an “A” for my girlfriend’s name. Everywhere I go, I shake a buddy’s hand. I shoot hoops for Special Olympics. Swim […]
Written by Chris Bavender I’m the site manager for the house—three girls live there—including Rachel. I take care of the girls, grocery shop, do doctor’s appointments—stuff like that. I pretty much manage everything that goes on in the house. I’ve been working with Rachel on and off for about seven years and started working with […]
Written by Aimee Robertson-Fant The morning sun streams in through the Walgreens window over the bright, white snow and blue sky. It looks sunny and warm outside, like when I went to Florida, but I’m no fool. I know better. Like clockwork, it’s Monday and I’m ready to begin my shift at Walgreens. I get right to […]
I am Ray Curtis. I am the friendliest guy you will ever meet. Not an enemy in the world. I can honestly say that I have never met a stranger and you will be my friend in no time. The Colts lost to the Giants and their next game is against the Saints. The […]
Written by Kristine Steiner I have a few favorite things, but I really like working and cowboy movies. My most favorite job was working at the Country Buffet Restaurant. I was able to help prep food, wash dishes, and clean the front of the house. I worked there for about six years, with my friend […]
Written by Leah Chandler He used to hit me when I’d misbehave or have a seizure, right upside the head. When I was a teenager I told him that if he hit me again, I’d hit him right back so he’d know how it feels. My brother got between us and said to dad, “You […]