“Mitt’s response to those who came was compassion in all its beautiful varieties: He had a listening ear and a helping hand,” he continued. “Drawing on the skills and resources of those in our congregation, Mitt provided food and housing, rides to the doctor and companions to sit with those who were ill.
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