I have been working at Casa Teresa for 12 years and I’ve seen how the love of this organization heals our resident’s hurt and pain. As a Casa Teresa House Mother, I was mentored and taught by Dr. Pugh. I have learned about grace, the power of love, and strength and how it changes lives. For me, being a House Mother is the most meaningful position I could have. I have the honor of nurturing and loving our residents in a way that they probably never had before. To me this position is not just a job, but is my passion and purpose. The way each Casa Teresa program is specifically structured has a purpose and a meaning. It has been tested, nurtured and modified as the organization evolves. Back in July of 2018 I had a health scare. By the grace of God, I had good doctors and the common sense to not put off the symptoms I was experiencing. After further medical testing, I had my first surgery in August and found out I had cancer. I was terrified. My OBGYN sent me to the best gynecological oncologist in the country. He held my hand and told me to move quickly and go to see him as soon as possible. I did exactly as I was instructed and moved fast to get an appointment. My first appointment with the oncologist was a blur. I was so thankful I was able to call Dr. Pugh to help me through this process. I have no family that live close to me, so he calmly instructed me like a caring father, to bring someone with me to my first appointment and take notes. He also told me to contact Casa Teresa’s HR Representative, she was AMAZING and was so helpful to me. The entire staff at Casa Teresa stepped in to help, a calendar was created and different staff members signed up to bring me groceries, some signed up to bring me homemade meals or take a walks. One staff member even offered to let me recover at her home after surgery so I wouldn’t be alone. I had tons of support and love. I was totally surprised and blessed that my work family cared that much for me. They all went above and beyond what I ever expected and I want to thank each one of them for what they did for me while I was battling cancer. I will never forget it. Today, I am back at work fulfilling my passion and purpose. What inspires me to work at Casa and continue to work here is the fulfillment of seeing our resident’s lives change so dramatically, and being a part of that growth. I wanted to share my story with everyone who supports Casa Teresa, because this is such a unique and loving workplace where we practice what we preach with each other, not just with the women and babies that we serve.
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