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.
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Jeffrey’s story of opening doors
After courageously overcoming some childhood limitations, Jeffrey Linehan found himself adrift, “just getting by.” At age 30, he spent his days at home while his parents worked full time; “Jeffrey was getting more and more bored and grumpy because he didn’t have any purpose,” recalls his mother Kathy.
But when Jeffrey joined CherishAbility’s Vocational Training Program in 2021, doors began to open in Jeffrey’s life. For the first time, Jeffrey was part of a team, and he felt he was making a contribution. He left the experience with a résumé and a new spring in his step.
Jeffrey returned the following summer for his second stint with the program, and soon afterward he was hired on the spot for a job in a school cafeteria. Thanks to the training and on-the-job experience he gained at CherishAbility’s Vocational Training Program, Jeffrey is now entering his third year in the job.
Getting your foot in the door is one thing, but opening doors for others is something else entirely …
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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