But even with a lifestyle Chris describes as "living paycheck to paycheck, " the couple say they are fortunate to have a large house (it's more than 3, 800 square feet) that has become a haven for those living there.

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Heather Hennessy, a Senior House Officer part-way through her surgical training, is fortunate to have Linda as a role model.

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Neighbors were not as fortunate as a huge old oak took out their garage and thankfully just a small part of their house.

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