Editor's note: In 2014, the News Tribune began a series called 'A Christmas Wish.' The articles, which are published the week leading up to Christmas, share the stories of people whose lives have been impacted by United Way of Central Missouri partner agencies. The series will conclude Christmas Eve.
They say it takes a village, and sometimes, your village grows into more than you initially thought it would. That was the case for Cindy Bunch when she became involved with Compass Health Network almost 12 years ago.