A Helpful Neighbor
Fortunately, Elly was able to contact a nearby neighbor for assistance who lived a 10-minute walk away. They promised to see what they could do to keep the house in order because they had been friendly for years. But between the leaking roof and the broken windows, there was a lot of work to be done. Elly’s neighbors also experienced problems.
Another Chance
Many of the physical labor tasks that Elly needed to fix the house could no longer be performed by her neighbors because they were getting older. They also had to worry for their son Steven, who had recently come in with them after spending years on the streets. Steven had not quite felt at home in Elly’s cherished town.