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Journaling: To my sweet nephew, John-Thomas,
My plan was to write this note to someone (most likely a fictional character) with whom I have no real connection whatsoever. It was a good plan. I could have relied on wit with a healthy dose of snarkiness to write my S.O.S. note. This ingenious plan would keep me from having to place myself in a vulnerable position, of exposing myself in any kind of meaningful way. It really was a good plan. But then I saw your message. The one announcing the adoption of two more of your foster children slated to become finalized on September 1st, and I was humbled. It was just last May that Halli's adoption was finalized, making her the most recent, and eldest, of the Roseberry Clan. Now on September 1st Jeremiah and Kenna will officially join the ranks to become the two youngest. You and Lindsay amaze me. In my experience people do not, as a rule, risk their physical or emotional comfort for the well being of others. You and Lindsay are such a contradiction to my observations. You have spent years opening your home to children in the foster care system while teaching your own children the importance of learning to value others for who they are, the giving of acceptance and love, no matter the challenges you know you will face. The joy in giving of yourself when you know the chances of being hurt in the end is more likely than not. Thank you for such a beautiful reminder. You truly are one of the unsung heroes.