I am going to take you back in time to a darker place in my life; my life has contained three T’s Tragedy, Trials, and Triumph. I would l would like you to close your eyes and picture this… In a suburban town in a quiet neighborhood there was a small yellow house across from the local fire department.
Inside the house was atrocity and chaos. Inside were my biological mother, my brothers Josh, Nathan, and Josef who were eight, five and two and a half and last but not least my little sister Alea Christina Nicole who was five months old. To look into the eyes of my Brother Josh’s was to look into the eyes of an old man that had seen far too much in his life. But his life had not yet begun. In Nathan’s eyes was heart wrenching fear, as wounded animal caged. The fear of death was there in his face, he had witnessed something that grown men shouldn’t see – his little sister murdered. It wasn’t till after her murder that Child Protective Services (CPS) intervened. Even though for months the fire department, school nurses, doctor, teachers and other local officials had reported abuse and neglect towards us children.
When we were removed the law officials who removed us has to put Josef in a strait jacket just to get him under control. I have been told that (more…)
Nearly five years ago, my husband and I completed our paperwork as foster parents with Family Link. We were both nervous and apprehensive about the life changing journey we were about to begin. Yet, we were both excited about the prospect of our home ringing with the music of childrens’ laughter and footsteps throughout. We were ready to start changing the lives of abused and neglected children. Not being able to conceive any children of our own, we had already adopted two children through Guatemala several years prior. We were now ready to complete our family and open our doors to these children who needed a family so severely. Over the next five years, we had the blessing of thirty two beautiful children come to our home. We were open to accepting children of all ages from premature, very sick babies to teenagers. With these children, we have cried, laughed and have learned more about ourselves and capabilities then we ever would have imagined.
Fast forward five years, and I mean “fast”, and we are now blessed with two more adopted children, one of which was a three pound infant, Jenna was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Seizure disorder. The doctors thought she would never walk and have severe medical issues her entire life. I am proud to say that (more…)
We had such a wonderful time this summer making memories.
Families came and played together! So many of these beautiful little ones don’t have families yet too, so we can’t wait to be able to help even more of our sibling groups stay together when we open Legacy Ranch this winter. 
They had so much fun playing at the retreats, we can’t wait to see how well they do at Legacy Ranch!!
A great way to learn more about foster/adoption is to listen to Mariah’s show; ‘Life Matters with Mariah’ Monday through Friday 7:30-8:30pm, on 99.3 and 98.5 F.M.Our guests vary every night. We feature experienced foster parents and other interesting visitors with valuable information. It’s a great opportunity for an inside look at the heart of Family Link and the world of foster/adoptive care.
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Family Link
Austin Office
9433 Bee Cave Rd. Ste I-250
Austin TX 78733
Phone: (512) 233-6464
Cell: (512) 945-8953
San Antonio Office
1635 NE Loop 410, Ste 602
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 476-5014
Toll Free: (866) 344-3862
