Over half of the 600 guests had never been to a Hope House event before. So, they were taking us in and checking us out and didn't seem to be engaging. But as has happened each time when Jeff gets up there, the laughter breaks down the wall. About five minutes in, you could just feel the shift. And the laughter just opened up their hearts and it was a different evening after that. He has done that for us every time. He has taken his gift and torn down walls allowing the heart of this ministry to penetrate the hearts of the people who have come. We are continually humbled and honored at how he has blessed Hope House these last ten years. And the beauty of his gift is one reason why we have never wanted to do one of these without Jeff.
     Denise Hildreth
     Hope House International