The Singer

As my journey with Safe Have came to a close, Cynthia wanted to host a luncheon in my honor along with another case worker who was leaving.  It was a potluck and we brought in food from Safeway and around the valley.  As we ate, we talked about the fun and sad and scary times we had the past year.  We laughed about the crazy stories of some of the clients and were silent for the ones we lost.  The mood was upbeat and positive as they wished me luck in my career ahead.  Cynthia told us she had a surprise for us. 

In came a resident I seldom saw.  Her name "Jane" was unfamiliar to me.  She brought with her a microphone stand and an amplifier.  She set up and when Cynthia gave the go-ahead she began to sing.  Now you might not imagine anyone at a homeless shelter to have "pipes" like Mirah Carey but she did.  She sang a song about people who care about others.  It was a perfect song.  It wrapped up my experience with Safe Haven perfectly.  I am glad I had the opportunity and privilege to work with such an amazing and diverse group of people.  I would like to also thank Joanna Lucio for helping me land the internship.  I will always remember and cherish the time I had at Safe Haven.