“Those frail little boys have learned to ride bikes, scooters, skateboards. Our commitment to them is as if I had given birth to them. There is no difference in our love for them.”
‘They looked like they hadn’t eaten in weeks, and they never said a single word. Our training was exactly for this moment.’: Mom shares foster-to-adopt journey, advice for other adopters
Man Runs Non-Profit Restaurant And Basketball Camp To Teach Life Skills To Youth In His Community
“Some don’t have parents, live with a grandparent, or are young parents themselves. It’s a tear-jerker because it makes me so happy to change their lives.”
Dear Moms, You Never Know When The Last Day Will Be
“Will today be the last day of babbling, replaced with the sweet sound of ‘mama’ over and over again? Will today be the last day of crawling into bed, now replaced with sleeping alone while hugged by blankets? Will today be the last day being a passenger, now replaced with waving goodbye as the car rolls down the driveway?”
‘The teacher said he envisioned me digging trenches when I grew up.’: Former gang member shares self-improvement journey
“I began working for a drug dealer at the age of 15. I might not be able to change the world, but I can be a better me and hopefully inspire others.”
Dear Daughter, Kindness Doesn’t Always Come First
“You’ll find yourself in situations where it’s better to tuck away an open hand and lay down an iron fist. I hope you learn to trust your gut. Because as long as you choose your words wisely and with good intentions, you will never fall short.”
