Feb. 2008  

  A  woman with a weak voice called OLH one eve, Annie a Chaplain on call answered the phone. .Stephanie began to share how her husband had become very abusive after having become addicted to alcohol.  She had been both physically and emotionally abused. ( He had kicked her and had  broken her ribs approx. five yrs. ago ) ( He had also threatened to harm her beloved pets  approx. seven months ago ) Annie offered the OLH Headquarters,  ( A comfortable and nicely furnished room was available ) Home Free, and Caring Sharing Hands as safe places where she could stay.  Counseling and prayers went on for months. Stephanie feels more hopeful today, she is aware that she does not have to stay in an abusive situation.  She has options.  Operation Living Hope has brought her a fresh start in life.

May 2008

Stephanie has also learned to relate better with her husband, and at the same time he will be held accountable  for any abuse toward her.  She is more loving and forgiving toward him, and has made a choice to stay in her almost forty year marriage.  Stephanie has told Annie that the endless prayers without seizing, and the counseling have given her hope to go on!

Aug 2008  

Today Stephanie is partnering with us in bringing hope and a fresh-start to others