Today’s post is part of the annual A-to-Z Blogging Challenge. Each day of April (except Sunday,) we write a post corresponding with that day’s letter of the alphabet. For more information on the challenge and its creator visit:
http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com
My theme for this years’ A-Z Challenge is An Intimate Look at the Homeless and Mental Health Epidemic in America which just happens to be the subtitle of my next book, The Stranger in My Recliner. The book is the true story of Sophie. She was the eighty-year-old homeless woman that my husband brought home one night. She lived with us for nearly three –years. The book will be out this fall.
Meet Sophie…
She was so mad at me that day for taking her picture. She loved to take photos but never wanted to be in them.
Thank you for visiting,
Doreen
I’m one of Lisa’s Live Wires! Lisa is a challenge co-host Lisa Buie-Collard
My fellow live wires:
Rhonda Albom – Bob R. Milne – Tamera Narayan – Stephanie Faris – Heather McCubbin – Randi Lee
19 thoughts on “Meet Sophie…”
Can’t wait to read it Doreen.
Well, I hope that in the eternal scheme of things Sophie can recognize the value of having her photo taken. Thanks for sharing Sophie with us — in word and in image. Also, kudos to you for progressing through the A-Z challenge.
You have me so hooked in to this whole story Doreen. So eager to read your book and dive in even more!
I cannot wait to read the book. Again, I cannot imagine doing what you and your husband did, but doing it and sharing it is opening a huge number of eyes. That is a very good thing.
Thank you Nancy, I still have no idea what we were thinking!
She definitely looks unhappy with your photo taking! I look forward to the book. I’m sure it’s fascinating (and heartbreaking, too).
She was SO mad!
What an interesting read this will be! Taking this homeless woman into your home for three years is truly remarkable. I can’t wait to read your book.
Sophie fascinates me. Looking forward to the book.
I cannot wait to share it with you!
I am so intrigued by the story and she sounds lovely. What’s so amazing is that your situation had every reason to go wrong–and didn’t.
Thank you Carol. While Sophie could be very sweet she could be awfully mean too:)
I can’t wait to read your book. Every time you mention this story, I am so intrigued and I admire you more and more.
Thank you so much Lois, I am getting excited about sharing this story.
She does look pissed that’s for sure lol. I feel as if I’m getting to know her more and more each week. Can’t wait to read your book!
She was and she sure could be mean!
Great to find your blog!
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I often tell people on my blog how important it is for homeless to blend in, to be un-noticed, to not have their pictures taken, to not wear bright colors etc. I would imagine even living in the safety of your home, she might not have been able to shed the self protection that comes from living on the street and shying away from pictures.
Often those who donate ask about pictures of the people we help, and only once in awhile will I share photo’s, it’s just something they’re comfortable with. She has quite a crop of hair for a woman her age. I don’t know where in the 3 years she was with you when this picture was taken, but like others…I look forward to reading your book. I will happily help promote it on my blog and feel like we should work together with some blog posts in the future.
Thank you Sandy that would be wonderful. Sophie had beautiful hair and she refused to cut it. She did not want any pictures of herself while she was ‘old.’