Terri Woodson
Hello!
My name is Terri Woodson, my husband’s name is Bill and together we have a son Benjamin. I have been participating with Good Works in some form since 1996. My introduction to Good Works was as a person without a home. When you are dependent on the mercy of others, you learn what type of a place you are at. The care and compassion as well as the straightforwardness made the invitation to join the staff later an easy choice. This atmosphere also opened my heart to be receptive to Christ. While staying at the Timothy House I became a Christian and along with a few other residents, began attending church (which opened other areas of growth). The next step was when I did an internship at the Timothy House while attending Hocking College. After that was house supervision at the Timothy House… to presently participating in the community life of the Hannah House in Administration.
I remember my first interactions with Good Works as a person without a home. This was my first time being without a home. I had seen the stereotypical homeless situation played out on tv throughout my life. However, I have learned through the years that there can be several layers to why a person is without a home. When I came to Good Works I did not know what to expect.
You would think after spending over 20+ years participating in loving people at Good Works, that I could do this with my eyes closed. This is not the case. Each person I meet is a whole history. They are not only carrying their present circumstance at the time of our meeting, but they are bringing with them generations of people. So along with the questions concerning their present need, there are a ton of details, of countless lives that have played a part in where this person or family is today. It is a world of wonder that we need to pay attention to.
I continue to be amazed at the never ending opportunities that unveil themselves even when you are doing the same work day after day. Purposely taking the time to really ‘see’ each person we meet, allows us to remain sensitive and open to new possibilities.
January 2024