A little project started two years ago opened today and we call it Aaron's House.
Four young men in pursuit of a solid foundation in sobriety are moving in to the building. They are living Aaron's idea. The idea was for a sober living environment where friends who shared the struggle of living with an addiction would support one another and begin their college education. Aaron wanted to live that idea in Bend, OR with some friends from Mount Bachelor Academy. "It'll work Dad..."
Aaron's House exists, not because Aaron died, but because he lived.
Aaron's House exists, not because Aaron had an addiction to a chemical dependency, but because he had an idea to change himself to live a healthy life.
Aaron's House is not to honor Aaron or memorialize him. Aaron is who Aaron was, no more, no less. Aaron's House is an honor to God. It's a testament to hope, to goodness, to mercy. Aaron's House is an offering of gratitude. Aaron's House exists because of charity and charity is the weapon to defeat evil. Evil took a kick in the ass from the people who love Aaron and/or love what he meant to life.
I'm tired tonight. I'm sad. I miss my son and I am deeply grateful for my other son, Patrick. Aaron isn't coming home but with the Aaron House in the community I feel Aaron making a difference in the world while I live, because he lived.
See the pictures from the dedication day on www.AaronsHouseMadison.org
Or Go Directly to Amanda Anderson's photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/aaronshouse
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It matters so much to me that Aarons house exists today. You and Cathy have shared you experience strength and hope so freely by bringing this dream a reality. I pray that my son, can and will find his way to where these 4 new tennants/young men have someday. Learning to live life on life's terms, without the superficial crutch of drugs. Thanks to all who made this house of HOPE a reality. Your cyber sister, Julie
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