Steve and Laurie Mitchell

Please type in names as you would like to be addressed
Steve and Laurie

How long have you been connected with David’s Refuge?
8 years

Please explain any diagnosis your child has, and you have experience with.
Siblings with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities
Special Olympics
Laurie taught special education

What is your favorite part of being a host?
Watching guests’ breath and relax by end of the weekend. Breakfast fellowship

What is something you want your guests to know about you?
We love to serve and the mission of David’s refuge

What is a piece of advice you have found invaluable as a family with experience in special needs or a medically fragile diagnosis?
Keep looking for answers and don’t hesitate to ask for help from others and agencies. Don’t give up on your and your child’s goals

Which partner location is your favorite and why?
Sutherland house. Intimate and hostess is wonderful

A genie grants you the ability to have infinite amount of one item. What is it?
Health and time for family and selves

What book changed your life?
The Bible

What is a question you wish people would ask you less?
Any question is fine. We will try to answer or find someone who can

Favorite place?
The Beach