Monthly Archives: May 2014

Six hundred miles. That is the distance that Kelvin, an 18 year old dying of cancer, traveled to reach Kimbilio Hospice. He and his uncle did not leave their hometown with the intention of coming all that way. They were simply looking for help. Sadly, it took 600 miles on a long and hard road trip to get it.

In honor of World Hospice Day and to raise awareness of Living Room’s Kimbilio Hospice, on October 4, we will be hosting the 2nd Annual Kimbilio Hospice Run, which will begin and end on the Living Room grounds. The word “Kimbilio” in Kiswahili means “refuge” or more literally, “a place to run to.” With this in mind, the theme of this run is “A Place to Run to… Worth Running for.” The stories presented are of Living Room guests who have helped to shape the hospice, and we believe they are worth running for. We encourage you to read and share these stories.

Kathy Martin had the opportunity to visit the Living Room in June 2012.  She instantly fell in love with the mission of caring for others in their greatest time of need, at their sickest moment….

There is joy. And there is pain. We must find the courage to live in both, because God is in both.