What families and friends say about The LightHouse for New Hope

When I heard about the Lighthouse for New Hope, I was very excited. Within a span of two years, I had a sister die, leaving behind her little boy; in July of 1998, my mother died suddenly; a week later, on July 9th, my 24 year old son James was declared brain dead from injuries resulting from a car accident when his car went under a stopped 18-wheeler on the highway. He was an organ donor. My life has never been the same nor has my family's. Our friends left us except for one dear couple. I have learned that that is very common.

A few months ago, I participated in a Grief Support Group given by the Lighthouse. I watched how this eight week course helped the lives of the hurting people in the group. Some had come with no hope for the future. Their sorrow totally consumed them. I was able to show them (and hope to show many more), that there will come a time when they will be able to enjoy a sunrise, a walk in the park and to laugh again. And that the pain will soften and become bearable. It is not an easy journey and it helps to have others who care and are willing to listen. The need is so great for a place like this in our community.

The Lighthouse for New Hope will offer support groups for adults and children alike. It will help them to understand the many and confusing emotions they are experiencing. There, they will be able to meet and talk with others that are going through a similar crisis in their lives. Friendships will be made. The Lighthouse will offer them hope and they will see joy come back into their lives. The Lighthouse is desperately needed in our community and long over due. I know it will be a great asset as well as a source of help and comfort for so many people.

Lisa Wier

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