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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In the last two weeks I have been fortunate to sit in on meetings President Obama and White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew were holding with members of the Conservative and Orthodox communities to discuss issues of importance.

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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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