This week I had the
opportunity to meet this AMAZING family! I want to tell you something about
them.
They have been homeless for the last three
months. Dad called shelters all over looking for a place for his family. Most
shelters do not take whole families. Most places want you to be running from a
bad situation...or a mental health disease...
Dad found an organization called Family Promise
of Sacramento. Their mission statement reads " Family Promise of Sacramento
helps homeless families achieve self sufficiency and regain a home for
themselves and their children through an interfaith hospitality network of
diverse faith communities. A family consists of at least one child and one
adult held together by bonds of love and commitment where the adult(s) have the
responsibility for the care and nurturing of the children."
Every week they have been hosted by one church
or another as they have worked towards finding a place to live.
They are moving into their new home next week.
Dad has a steady job and Mom is starting a new job too.
I want to say to this family that I think you
are amazingly brave. That I can see the love you have for each other. I can see
how much you love your daughter. I can tell how much you want to be together. I
know that because you guys have made it through this tough time that you can
make it through anything!
And yes... They are expecting a new little one
into their family.
I wish you all the joy of a happy family and a bright
future
xoxo
