]> http://sarahhousesb.org/blog/2 en http://sarahhousesb.org/bwanas_song <p>Gavin is a remarkable man who came to live at Sarah House in mid 2006.  He had been living on the streets for years, suffering from a decade of schizophrenia with great bravery.  Headaches had driven him to SB Cottage Hospital Emergency Room.  Two days later he was being wheeled out of surgery, diagnosed with end-stage lung cancer that had metastisized to his brain.  </p> <p>Surprising the doctors more than anyone, Gavin has not yet died.  In fact, he only recently moved back into his room at Sarah House after several months of independent living.  He brought with him a beautiful little African finch named Bwana.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:01:22 -0800 http://sarahhousesb.org/kindness <p>Recently a woman living through her last weeks of HIV moved into the House.  Her T-cell count was 1.  Veronica had lived the last few months in the Psychiatric Health Facility.  Now she was dying.  Veronica's life had been hard.  Not only was she ending many years of HIV, but she had also a long life story of addiction and serious mental health issues.</p> <p>But once again, it was Veronica herself who spoke with great clarity and nobility about dying well and living well.</p> <p>On the day she moved in, nervous and concerned about how the others would like her, Veronica extended her hand quietly to the first staff person to whom she was introduced.  &quot;I respond really well to kindness,&quot; she said simply.</p> stories Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:53:05 -0800