Tag: Foster Youth
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Foster/Adopt: The Goddard Family
Adoption is not for the faint of heart. The road can be long, disappointing, frustrating, and can lead to a lot of heartbreak and questioning God’s plan for your family. When our family (Greg, Tarynn, and our two sons) decided to start our journey, adoption wasn’t necessarily our intent. We found out about a hosting…
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Foster/Adopt Resources from Dr. Sarah Thornton
Foster/Adopt Resources from Dr. Sarah Thornton Counseling has been a key part of our foster story. We have participated in play therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. Two local options are Eaglecrest Counseling Center and Christian Counseling Center. Being part of the story is hard. It can be taxing emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Reach out for…
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Bastian White
Dogwood RanchOzark, Missouri Volunteers at Dogwood Ranch each have their own journey that brings them to this special place. I just so happened to stumble upon mine. In December 2019, I was preparing to move from California closer to my fiance (now my husband), who was in Tennessee at the time. words + photos BASTIAN…
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Tabletop Talk about Serving Our Neighbors
With Regina Lyons, Marynna McLean, Marlynna Pannier, & Karynna Pannier interview + photographs REGINA LYONS A couple months back I wrote an article for Homegrown Journal about stepping out in faith and saying yes to fostering. It was an honor to be featured in this online magazine. If you missed it you can find it…
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Regina Lyons
The call came late, so I listened to the message the next morning. Three sisters, ages 9, 14, and 15, were currently staying in a group home. Finding a foster home willing to take an older sibling group was proving difficult. “This is it,” I thought. Then the “what ifs” came. words + photographs Regina…
Homegrown Journal 