Karl, 80 was only with us for a few days before he took his final breath.

Kenneth came to ABODE having been lovingly cared for by his wife Faith and son Cory.

Joe arrived, giving us the impression he largely wanted privacy, but we soon learned that he was hungry for the opposite: true, heartfelt connection - which we were happy to offer him.

David, 68 was an Air Force Veteran and was only with us for three days.

Helga was born and raised in Germany, was old enough to remember the last few years of World War II, and the closing of the conflict with Germany as it was overrun by the allied forces.