5 Cedar Hill Road
The House
Behind an ordinary front door was an extraordinary home—a place of refuge for children who had nowhere else to go.
Step Inside →One house changed my life forever
The Light in the Window
When I was 13 years old, I arrived at a home that changed my life forever.
That home belonged to Peg and Jerry Gorman. Their decision to open their door changed countless lives—including mine.
Why this story matters
The Light in the Window was never about finding a home.
It was about becoming family.
Some people change the world without ever becoming famous. They simply choose to open their front door, their dinner table, and their hearts.
As a frightened thirteen-year-old orphan, I arrived at 5 Cedar Hill Road searching for a place to belong.
I found something far greater. I found a family.
The Gorman legacy
Ordinary people. Extraordinary compassion.
Peg and Jerry Gorman quietly opened their home to children who needed safety, stability, and hope. Their lives remind us that changing the world often begins by opening a single door.
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The Books
Explore the stories behind The Light in the Window and the practical message of stewardship in Owner's Manual.
Explore the Books →Leave One Light On
I was the one looking for the light.
Someone left it on for me. Now it's my turn to leave one on.
Continue the JourneyThe story behind the movement
Discover the official book website
Read more about The Light in the Window, the Gorman legacy, Theodore Johnson, and the stories that inspired Leave One Light On.
Visit TheLightInTheWindowBook.com