Just an update on my sweet, sweet girl......
Do you see her sly little smile? For people that don't know Cortney, they don't always see her personality. She is shy, funny, demanding, loving, caring, talkative, and a beautiful soul inside and out. Most people don't see that in her. But Misericordia Home does. They "get" my daughter. They "see" her gifts and talents. They speak to her like they would any other 23 year old. She is respected. She is active and busy. She has a social life. She is happy and thriving. 3 years ago Cortney moved in to Misericordia. I cried more tears than I can express over it. I questioned myself. Was I making the right decision? It tore me apart for a long time. She is 23 but is still a young child. How do you trust others to take care of someone so vulnerable and innocent? I remember contacting my friend and telling her, "No one will love my child like me." Her reply was simply, "No, but they (Misericordia) will come pretty darn close." 
She was right.
She was right.
Fast forward 3 years. I have her staffing today. I get to hear from numerous people how much Cort is involved in. How much they love and adore her. How incredibly busy she is. And most importantly, how HAPPY she is. And the best part? I get to talk to her, see her, bring her home, whenever I want to. They have an open door policy. I don't need to announce my arrival, I just show up. This truly is the best of both worlds. Time sure does fly though! I still remember that first day like it was yesterday! Thank you Misericordia staff for loving my daughter as much as I do.
I love hearing this. I have a son who is 12 who will need care for the rest of his life. I don't know what his future will hold but I hope we can find a place like this to help us when he is grown up.
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