Ok...You've met 1&2...now for son #3....

Owen came to live with us at nine months old along with his 16 y/o sister who rescued him from a home that upon investigation was condemned.

Local police officers found her wandering the street with his and her backpak...She was not enrolled in school as she was home to help her mom care for Owen....

Owens ears were so badly infected that they were separating from his head, he had many different rashes on his body and a suspect burn on one of his legs....

He was in desperate need of good nutrition....he constantly vomited, I believe it had to do with the Pepsi he was being given in his bottle, or perhaps the cheetos....

Owen was baby #8 in his family, mom did not have custody of any.....

We have been able to maintain a relationship with his extended family and are slowly introducing his other siblings.

Owens Sister is also still a part of our world. She has met a wonderful man to share her life with and together they have a beautiful son.

I am so proud of her for being brave enough to do the things she has done.

So now you have met the sparkles in my eyes.

Austin who now is 8 years old.
Jarod seven
and Owen six

I would walk to hell and back for these guys....they have my heart.....

Comments:

Your a special family that's for sure

I know others have said it, but you truly are one special person

It is you that is the Angel. I've thought about adoption many years ago, and I did some volunteer work and we were house parent in a youth shelter. However nothing to compare with the amount of compassion, love, patience, healing energy you must have.
God Bless you!

comment by greatmartin on Mar 27, 2008 3:52 PM ()

i am familiar with th eFlorida couple...Martin I don't know what to say! Your words are like hugs and for that I thank you

reply by ocean1 on Mar 27, 2008 5:45 PM ()

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

You have been blessed, but so have they for having you.

Marvelous and wonderful... what you have done with your life! The love you exchange with your children is so special! Of course, you were guided from above to them...

You are wonderful!

truly an amazing story. those children are blessed to have you and I know you feel the same way. thank you so much for sharing these incredible stories.

Wow, quite some stories here. These kids were very lucky you and your partner really wanted them.

How wonderful! I didn't get to choose my boys, (they were a gift from above), but I'd have to say that are my sparkles as well!

I am/have been so impressed with what you and your partner have done that I posted a blog referring people to read your blogs--you make me want to hug the kids!!!
And, of course, though you won't take credit for it, you did help Owen's sister!

comment by greatmartin on Mar 27, 2008 9:03 AM ()

Martin, thank you....I can so feel the love, and the boys feel the hugs....I can tell by their smiles today!!!!

reply by ocean1 on Mar 27, 2008 2:06 PM ()