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ALL MY CHILDREN

I did not intend to become a foster parent. I had no plans to take in foster children.I had my hands full taking care of a home, a husband, and two pre-school children of my own. I had no thoughts or desire for anything more, certainly not for taking in someone else's children. But a series of events lead me to give a home to my first foster child.

Having been raised in a wonderful home with caring parents and a large loving extended family, I had really never been aware that all children were not similarly blessed. But I learned. I learned far more than I ever wanted to know. I learned that all children are not loved and cherished. I learned that some children were unloved, and lonely and hurting. I learned that some children suffered terrible abuse, both physically and emotionally. But the worst thing I learned was that even when the abuse was stopped, the suffering went on. The lucky ones learn to live with the hidden pain and go on to lead good lives in spite of it. Some are not so lucky. They cannot get beyond it and their lives are colored by a past over which they had no control.

Through the years I fostered 15 children for varying lengths of time. My children did not all succeed, and even for those that did, there are problems that should not be. I had 15 children so there are 15 stories. Read their stories. Cry for my children. Pray for them. But most of all find a way to play some small part in putting an end to one of mankind's greatest tragedies, the abuse of their children.

On this page you will find links to websites which can show how you could help. It is going to take me some time to finish this site as I have fifteen stories to tell. I will put each story up as soon as it is finished.

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