Preparing to Part

Preparing to Part

Tomorrow, we return Skyler to his mother.  Though we’ve known this day was coming, it doesn’t make it easy.  In our own ways, each of us is preparing to part with this sweet boy.  The seeds of love planted when we first laid eyes on him have been growing...
Providing a Safe Haven: The Tuck Family

Providing a Safe Haven: The Tuck Family

Missy and Zac Tuck, along with their three children, learned about Safe Families for Children through their church, Blue Ridge Community Church. Not only did the Tucks jump on board as a host family, but they have graciously served as a host family for three separate...
One Grateful Mama

One Grateful Mama

I would like to give the biggest thanks to so many people, wonderful people that have been a huge help to me and my children. Thank you is not enough, but I love to show my love and appreciation. I have to thank God first and foremost. He knew what I was going through...
Timely Friends

Timely Friends

A few weeks ago, I was volunteering at our pregnancy care center and met a mom who, after talking with her, I could tell just needed a friend that morning. As she shared her heart about her worries and desires, she said that she didn’t know what she would do with her...
Sharing Radical Hospitality: The Potter Family

Sharing Radical Hospitality: The Potter Family

Do we view our homes as castles we retreat to, a place to hide from the world and it’s worries?  Even within the church, many see their home as a place where they can shut out the stresses and unpleasant aspects of life.  This can lead to our homes becoming a place...
We Love Because He First Loved Us

We Love Because He First Loved Us

Early on in our journey with Safe Families, I came upon this scene as my girls were playing in their room. When I asked what they were doing they said they were taking care of their Safe Families’ babies. This was after only a few conversations with our children...
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