Stories of Progress
Cherishing hope and healing
Raising a loved one with special needs isn’t easy. Being part of a supportive Christian Science community helps foster healing and encouragement!
CherishAbility is blessed to share these stories and expressions of gratitude, hope and healing with you. They convey the impact and benefits of our mission better than we could ourselves.
Current Story
How Deakon found room to grow
When Deakon’s grandmother Trudé first heard about CherishAbility, she had been searching for support. But when she sent Deakon to CherishAbility’s Vocational Training Program, everything changed.
Working in the lodge crew at the A/U Ranches, Deakon cleaned dishes and pots and pans, roomed with coworkers, held a schedule, and started every day with group Bible Lesson study. “He loved it,” Trudé says. “He wouldn’t stop talking about it when he came home.”
But what Trudé noticed went deeper than the job skills. When Deakon returned, his actions were more deliberate, he was quicker to offer help. There was healing. “He came back fulfilled,” Trudé adds. “More grounded.” …
More Inspiring Stories
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Jeffrey opens doors
When Jeffrey joined the Vocational Training Program in 2021, doors began to open. Soon, he was opening doors for others!
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Daniel finds his niche
The first trainee in CherishAbility’s pilot Vocational Training Program at Camps Newfound and Owatonna in Maine, Daniel prepped meals in the Owatonna kitchen for the entire boys camp.
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Austin’s journey to a life of independence
He now has the skills to work in a commercial kitchen and other skills needed to be self-sufficient.
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A story of blossoming and healing
Peter’s journey towards independence
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Joyfully defying expectations
Karen speaks about her daughter Jennifer
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Flourishing in the atmosphere of Love
About Cindy Pritchard and her sister, Liz Murray.
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Choosing the path ‘most needed’
A conversation with Rick Lipsey
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Love leads the way
A conversation with Dee Huntington
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Letting God be the perfect parent
A conversation with Kit Kurtz and Roya Sabri
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Seeing perfection instead of disability
A conversation with Judith Cordray
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Healing answers are there
A conversation with Deborah Calloway
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Hayden finds his true voice
By Shannon Freedman
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Horse-riding injury healed quickly
A testimony by Karen Barrett
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CherishAbility is a life saver!
A conversation with Sandy Hallet
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Everlasting arms of Love
A testimony
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Why CherishAbility is important
A conversation with board member Chris Cheney
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A life-changing family camp experience
Letter from a grateful family member
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Joined in seeing God's perfect child
Testimonial by Julie Finnin Day
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Living beyond labels
Matthew’s story, by Sandy Eggleston
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'Christian Science has always been my lifeline'
A conversation with Emily Canales
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All in for 'Team John'
A letter of gratitude from Marilyn Casanave
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Love reflected in love
Letter from a family camp staff member
“We are so grateful for the support of the practitioner in helping correct our view of our son. With every correct thought, false beliefs are melting away. We are grateful for every step of spiritual progress, unveiling the perfection that is already there. Thank you for this support!”
— CherishAbility parent