This Family Of 8 Took In 3 Disabled Veterans: 'We're One Big Family Now'

Feb 18, 2019 by apost team

Veterans of the armed forces deserve our utmost respect. Our veterans are our real-life heroes, having sacrificed so much for the pursuit of freedom and the preservation of our way of life.

Often times, veterans need special assistance after completing their service. Many of these veterans have borne the worst that life can throw at them, sacrificing their physical and mental health for our nation.

Whenever possible, it is deeply inspiring to see everyday citizens step up to care for these veterans. The Rufing family of Greenville, Indiana are among those who have seen the great struggle veterans face on a daily basis and decided to offer their assistance.

Sarah and Troy Rufing and their six kids are the quintessential all-American family. Living on a farm and homeschooling their children, Sarah and Troy know first-hand how difficult life can be for a disabled veteran. Ruth, Troy’s mother, has been fostering veterans since 2003.

Inspired by Ruth’s compassion, Troy and Sarah decided to do the same. The couple built a three-bedroom addition to their home and have been fostering veterans ever since.

Going to a foster home can be a great option for many veterans. Often times, veterans are unable to afford nursing homes or simply do not want to live in such an environment.

A foster home enables veterans to get the care they need while also granting them access to their preferred living arrangements. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the foster program provides homes to about 1,000 veterans.

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The Rufing home currently fosters three veterans: Sergeant William Sutton, Sergeant William Hughes, and Corporal Robert Schellenberg. Sarah and Troy say the three veterans get along great with their family.

As part of the program which allows the Rufing family to take-in the three veterans, the family gets about $2,400 a month from the government per veteran to make sure that all the former service members have all they need for their medical treatments.

Sarah tells reporters that the veterans have become family, saying its like living with your grandparents. Sarah further adds that the arrangement has been very beneficial for her children, who have learned about the world and the benefits of service.

Likewise, the foster program has been beneficial to the veterans as well. Sergeant Sutton told CBS of how when he moved in with Rufing family, he was in very low spirits. As time went on, he saw the Rufings as his true family, enjoying his new life as he takes his daily walks.

Nevertheless, Sarah admits that taking care of disabled people can be difficult, but it is a sacrifice that she gladly accepts for those who have given so much for the country. She adds on that, 'We feel like we were meant to do this. And we plan to help for as long as we possibly can.'

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