Kyla: How did you join L’Arche?

Leslie: I moved into L’Arche on January 29th and I was the first one to move into this house. I have been here for over three years now.

 

Kyla: How did it feel at the beginning?

Leslie: Everybody, all the core members, staff and assistants, treat me with respect. Now they treat me like a house mom!

 

Kyla: A house mom? Can you explain what that means?

Leslie: So, my job is to watch over everybody at Haven House. If they need me for anything at all, if they need my help, then I am there.

 

Kyla: That is really nice. What do you like to do with your housemates?

Leslie: Well, me and Sherri are going to walk to The Lost Bean next week for coffee! My housemates treat me nicely and are pretty great.

 

Kyla: Do you enjoy living with other people?

Leslie: Yes. Well, where I used to live I had to share a room and it was no fun at all. I was not treated well and I don’t know why. So, I had it with that place and the way that they treated me. And so, I moved to L’Arche and now I am happy. I have my own room, my own privacy. I love the home-cooked meals and choices I get to make. L’Arche is the perfect fit for me.

 

Kyla: It sounds like you have awesome opportunities now.

Leslie: Yes I do.

 

Kyla: Have you gained any new skills since coming to L’Arche?

Leslie: What can I say? I am a crafty person! I do knitting, diamond art, paint by numbers… I can’t help it. I even make beanies and scarfs for birthdays.

 

Kyla: What else would you like people to know about you?

Leslie: That I am nice and the most friendly and lovable person you’ve ever met!

 

Learn more about L’Arche Wavecrest at www.larchewavecrest.org.