He built a beautiful wooden gate connecting our yards, and his mother Evelyn officially moved into his home in November.

Every morning, Chad and Evelyn stand together on the upper deck enjoying their morning drinks while looking down at the thriving garden below.

Chad joins us on Friday morning delivery runs whenever his work schedule permits, carrying heavy boxes up apartment stairs alongside Dad while sharing stories about his life.

When Dad turned eighty in May, he experienced a brief cardiac concern that required a hospital stay.

During those four days, Chad, Evelyn, Wayne, and numerous local families banded together to plant the entire garden on schedule, ensuring every row of peas, beans, onions, and potatoes was set in place.