Doctors' Free Clinic      Phone: 352-212-2365          

I came in carrying burdens I'd been holding for too long,
Life had taken all my courage; every heartbeat felt withdrawn.
But you welcomed me with kindness like a shelter from the rain,
And in your eyes I saw a place that understood my quiet pain.

You showed up for me when the world felt cold and wide.
You offered healing and gave me strength from deep inside.
Every volunteer, every hand, every moment you chose to care ---
You reminded me I mattered because you were there.

You never asked for anything, just a chance to help me stand.
You treated me with dignity, with a gentle, steady hand.
In this clinic built on compassion, where broken hearts repair,
You lifted me from darkness with the simple act of being there.
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You showed up for me when the world felt cold and wide.
You offered healing and gave me strength from deep inside.
Every volunteer, every hand, every moment you chose to care ---
You reminded me I mattered because you were there.
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There were days I felt forgotten, like my story had no place,
But you listened without judgment with such patience and such grace,
You saw more than just my struggles; you saw someone worth the fight.
And you helped me find the courage to step back into the light.
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