One rainy night, my neighbor left her son, Eric, on my porch and vanished from our lives. At 65, reflecting on how that moment led me to foster dozens of children, I realize how love can grow from the most surprising places. My story is about unexpected family, resilience, and the power of saying yes when life asks you to.
On the night before my son Nathan’s adoption, I watched him fall asleep with a smile, only to wake to an unimaginable tragedy. My family’s journey through foster care, hope, and sudden loss shattered me, forcing me to question faith, fate, and the meaning of parenthood. This is a story of love, loss, and the echoes of a little boy’s laughter that still haunt our empty home.
This is the story of Evan, who was abandoned at birth due to a rare genetic disorder. Growing up in the foster care system, he faced many challenges and hardships. Despite these struggles, Evan’s resilience and determination to find his place in the world are truly inspiring.
Just hours after his birth, Evan was left by his parents due to his diagnosis with a rare genetic disorder. Growing up in the foster care system, Evan faced numerous challenges. This is the story of his unseen struggles and the harsh realities he faced.
