A Bittersweet Good-Bye to Chris

It is with bittersweetness that we say good bye to Christopher Hartung, our house parent who has lived in Emmaus Home community for one year. He is exploring new opportunities and adventures in Arizona! He has served God's  "Little Ones" well! He has had to often stretch himself beyond even his own belief that he could. But by leaving ourselves open and vulnerable to God's strength and God's grace we can and will do what is beyond our own understanding.

Chris has been a faithful friend to our four residents, both in good times and in bad. I have often observed Chris smiling and being utterly amused and amazed by our core members. Chris generously poured his entire being into the mission of Emmaus Home. From coming to day program at the last minute, to filling in for someone, to picking up a donation of Panera bread at 9 pm on a Monday night, to driving a core member to visit an old friend in another county, to updating our website, to assisting with payroll.... and on and on and on!

I think Chris would agree he has had a crash course in almost everything that will, with God's help, aid him through life. It is with great gratitude and love that I thank Chris for his generous heart in serving for one year at Emmaus Home.