Amanda came to live at Eliada’s Cummings Cottage in April of this year. Initially, she did not want to participate in activities and spent much of her time being upset. She was dealing with the death of her grandmother and other losses. She also had major conflicts with family members…
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Anonymous Many of us have fond memories of inspirational teachers who, through encouragement and example, profoundly shaped the course of our lives. This month’s Success Story is about more than the achievements…
When Tyler came to Eliada’s after-school program, he was a child who often struggled to manage his anger. He walked through the doors with a fierce look on his face that seemed to dare his peers and teachers to do something he didn’t like. He was known to throw temper…
Starting the new school year brings many changes to students-new teachers, new friends, new school supplies, new clothes. For Alex Gilliam, age 12, one very big change is his new name. Last year he was James, but on July 25, 2011, he was adopted by Amos and Allison Gilliam, his…
Kourtany moved into Reynolds Cottage at Eliada in May of 2010. At that time, she was dealing with many difficult issues including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). While living at Eliada, Kourtany learned coping skills that, in addition to her faith, helped her to find…