Personal Stories

A Family’s Call for Help “Bello Machre was there for our family during a tough time. Help was truly a phone call away. I called and, within an hour, Bello Machre had a plan.” Pat Cook was introduced to Bello Machre almost ten years ago. She was seeking Respite Care for her daughter, Katie, so…

My Friend Gennette “I like to call her Momma G,” Kelly says with a big smile. “She’s not really my momma, but she’s like one. I can always count on her to be there if I have a problem.” Kelly is talking about her friend, Gennette, the Family Living Director at her Bello Machre home in…

A Sister’s Loss, an Aunt’s Hope “It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year,” Connie stated. “When I opened the door to visit my sister and niece on Christmas Day, I immediately knew that something was terribly wrong. I discovered that my sister had passed away. My niece, alone in the house for…

A Young Boy’s Determination “When Zack saw the new iPad, his face immediately lit up. He picked it up and knew just what to do with it!” Angie, Zack’s mother, smiles as she recalls that exciting day. For some, the iPad is an expensive toy. For Zack, it is a critical tool for communication and…