Stories of Hope
Stories of Hope is an e-communication that is sent to our subscribers on the 15th of each month. These stories will be brought to you through the voices of our staff, volunteers, donors, patients, and community partners. Our goal is to highlight the hope that is present in our community through the interconnected world of faith, healing, service, and advocacy. To receive these stories as well as other important messages, click here to subscribe.
March 2025
The chill of winter had finally loosened its grip on Goshen. A gentle breeze carried the scent of damp soil and the promise of flowers yet to bloom. The clinic, nestled between a curving confluence of waterways, became a hub of activity for songbirds and squirrels alike.
Inside, the team bustled about their day, their voices a quiet symphony of purpose. The small crew had weathered the storm of many challenges together, offering support to those in need, no matter how heavy the burden.
That afternoon, a woman entered with a beautiful bouquet of fragrant flowers, their petals shimmering in the glow of the newly found sun. She was a patient at the clinic, bringing flowers for the team—but more importantly, she brought proof that hope truly lives within the work we do.
She approached the receptionist and set the bouquet on the counter, a burst of spring in the already vibrant day.
“I just wanted to say thank you guys for being there for me,” she said with sincerity. A card with a handwritten note to the rest of the team echoed her words.
The excitement and gratitude was overflowing from the team, who came to see and smell the fresh act of friendliness. The flowers were placed in the center of the office, their colors representative of the hope the patient had found.
Over the next few days the petals slowly opened under the warmth of the sun. They seemed to whisper the lesson spring taught them year after year: even after the harshest winters, life always finds a way to bloom again.
The woman left the office with a lighter heart that day. But she wasn’t the only one transformed. The team, touched by her gesture, carried her words with them. In a world that could sometimes seem cold and unyielding, moments like this can remind us all that life is always blooming around us, ready to burst with color and joy. Sometimes it just needs a little nourishment.
Tune in next month for another story!
2025 ARCHIVE
January – Greeted with a Smile
February – Seeing it Through