The Work

At least I don’t have to check “Divorced”
On a lifetime of official forms
But I remember the wedding ritual,
The party, the thank you notes.
The marriage failed within a year.

At least the cats can’t ask me
Why she doesn’t come home any more
But they follow me with puzzled eyes
And keep waiting by the door.
I can’t seem to provide them a stable home.

At least I have my own career,
Accounts, investments, business sense
But half my income came from herMORE >

How to Help

We’ve been busy starting up renovations and upgrades to the Bonnie Tinker House, which provides emergency shelter for nearly 200 survivors and kids each year. But we need your help to make the house into a home, and our children’s space into a functional, fun playroom.

The following items that are new or used in excellent condition would be greatly appreciated!

1 wood dining room table and 4 chairs
1 Area rug size 8’ x 10’ or 6’x 8’
Floor and desk lamps
Hallway rug runners to total approximately 30’
Indoor plants
2 kid size tables and 8 chairs
Beanbag chairs
Large pillows
Colorful area rug

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