Testimonials

Our stay at the Serenity House Network’s Evy’s House was a wonderful experience! We spent more than 100 days here during my bone marrow transplant treatment.

The privacy it offered was exactly what we were looking for. There were moments when I simply craved some rest & alone time & I was able to do just that. Each evening, my husband & I enjoyed watching a movie together in the comfort & privacy of our home.

Relaxing on the back patio was a delight, especially with the shade provided by the large tree. It was convenient to have HyVee grocery store & Walgreens within walking distance.

When we had a heavy snowfall in the middle of March, two men were over here on that same day, blowing our snow & cleaning our driveway. The lawn care & house cleaning services were done so diligently. When we had trouble with the garage door someone was over here right away.

A volunteer (House Mom) kindly brought a loaf of bread as a welcoming gift & even gave me cookies for my birthday. Greg was attentive, promptly responding to any messages we sent via phone or text.

The lasting memories we cherish from our time here are rooted in the genuine kindness, empathy, & sincerity shown by Greg and all the Serenity House Network staff, reinforcing our belief in the goodness of people who are willing to assist those in difficult situations. We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay at Serenity House Network.

My wife, Susan, was being treated for AML (leukemia). We needed a place to stay & Serenity House Network was recommended to us. It was a perfect place to stay for our first month in Rochester. Greg started as a stranger but is now a good friend. We will be forever grateful for our stay here.

Sincerely

We are so thankful for this “home away from home” where we spent the past couple of months as our 19 year-old daughter began her recovery from a heart transplant.

The quiet neighborhood & comfortable living area made this challenging season so much better!

Thank you for everything

Dear Serenity House Network,

Thank you for sharing your home with us. My family & I have been able to come “home” after long days of testing & treatment to relax & recover together. Staying at the Yvette’s on 8th home, for the last 81 days, has helped to speed the healing process & keep us connected. The 9 hour trips between Rochester & our homes in Kansas meant that family would have to stay for a week or more. The home that you shared with us made it possible for our children, in-laws, & extended family to participate in my recovery.

Thank you, Serenity House Network, for coordinating our stay. Your team is amazing!

Dear Future Guests at Neighborhood Nook,

We immensely enjoyed our stay here at the Neighborhood Nook! Undergoing a Stem Cell Transplant comes with a lot of unknowns, good days & bad days. Having this home to come back to was a much needed blessing. It brought peace & serenity through the chaos. I remember the first night back from my hospital stay. I just smiled as I cozied up in bed. I hope this place becomes that for you, too.

My favorite thing to do was sit in the sunroom & watch all the animals, from squirrels, bunnies, cardinals & the like. It brought some much needed entertainment! The bunnies & squirrels often chase each other across the yard.

Everyone at Serenity House Network was wonderful to work with & friendly. It made everything so much easier, & one less thing to have to worry about when you have a home ready for you.

I am praying this home becomes a little sanctuary for you as you embark on your journey. Here’s a verse that helped me on the tough days:

“The LORD, Himself goes before you & will be with you;

He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged.”

– Deuteronomy 31:8

Thank you for a place to stay the last six months. It was an excellent place to house all my different caregivers that were so faithful to me. The hospitality you showed to our entire family during our stay was wonderful. If we need an apartment to stay in again (and we probably will) you will be our first call!

We had open heart surgery. We were so blessed to find the Serenity House Network people and home. They are so amazing.

I was transplanted with a new heart earlier this month. So blessed to be able to stay here.

Serenity House Network was an incredible blessing to my husband and me as he underwent a stem cell transplant. The James Apartment was a peaceful, comfortably healing environment during such a difficult time. Greg was helpful with anything we needed. We would highly recommend!

Navigating life during a cancer journey, and a bone marrow transplant, brings so many worries. Thank you so very much, Serenity House Network, for helping us the way you do.

Greg, you have been so patient and helpful. Our stay here has been so comfortable. You think of the patient so nicely. We have a ways to go yet, but we are so grateful to have such a wonderful ministry to help.

Sincerely,