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Having a family means more than just sharing DNA; it also means having a safety net when bad things happen.

Gean LeVar didn’t have that safety net on the worst day of her life back in January 2021. That day, Gean’s husband of 58 years passed away in their home. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered Gean and her husband had been living in conditions so bad, so they immediately decided the house was not safe and must be repaired.

With no children or relatives to help her, Gean suddenly found herself homeless while also struggling with the loss of her husband. That’s when a neighbor she barely knew came over and told her, “Don’t worry, Gean, we’re going to help you.”

Carmen Silva and her husband live in a small, three-bedroom home across the street from Gean’s house. The Silvas are a big family with 8 kids, but they didn’t hesitate to make some room for their new “adopted grandma”! Carmen says she always taught her kids to respect their elders. Her sons started sleeping on the sofa so that Gean could have her own room, and they welcomed her with open arms.

The good news doesn’t end there. Gean’s husband had served in the army for a few years, so when an organization that helps veterans(退伍军人) and their families heard what happened to Gean, they offered help. It gathered more than 200 volunteers to totally repair Gean’s home.

It took about 18 months to complete, and Gean is over the moon to be back in her own home! Naturally, she’s going to share it with her new family! What started as a horrible time in Gean’s life ended in the best possible way! Because of the Silvas’ kindness, she has a family to rely on(依靠) for the first time in her life.

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