I just wanted to do this blog to thank all the true Christian homeschoolers who have helped my foster nephew Tristen.

I wanted to send out some photos so you can see what you have helped to happen.  I am tearing up as I write this.  Jesus said "By their fruits ye shall know them"...I know true Christians...because they have showered this little boy with such love and help that I find myself in awe of how loving people are.  The parable of the "Good Samaritan" is happening. 

When I found Tristen (I have not seen him for several months, and was under the impression that he was in another part of the state with his mother.  He wasn't.  His mother is my foster sister (we lived in the same home, she was my foster parent's natural daughter), so we grew up together.  Tristen has known me as is aunt his whole life.

This is where he was living:

He lived in the front part, in a makeshift room.  He was living with his grandparents (my foster parents) who have some serious health problems.  So, it was very hard for them to care for him.

I drove home that day crying, and feeling like our family should do something to help him.  He had a small tree 1 1/2 foot tall, and 2 presents wrapped in newspaper.  I literally sobbed the whole way home.

My hubby and I prayed about it into the wee hours of the morning...and got an answer...we HAD to bring him into our home, and take care of him until his mom gets out of jail, and gets a place and a job.  He needed us, and the Lord had been guiding us to him...we just didn't realize it.

I picked him up the next day.  The grandparents were very glad, because they were having such a hard time taking care of him.  They both are home bound with their health problems.  My foster dad has MS and my foster mom has emphazema (sp?) she is on oxygen all the time.

Tristen's message to everyone who has brought by clothing, coats, food, money etc... is:

"Thank you very much!  I love you!  Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTmas!" ~Tristen

Here are some pictures of him and my boys at home:

My son isn't smiling (LOL).  He and Tristen have a lot of fun together.  This is pretty much, what they do all day...wrestle around.  ;)

Here he is with my boys in front of the fireplace. 

This is a picture we took in front of a home that is sponsored by the "Make A Wish Foundation".  The lights dance to music.  We have a tradition of driving around one night before Christmas, and looking at all the lights and Nativity scenes.  We end the night with a big mug of Hot Chocolate.

My friends, you have no idea what a difference you have made in the life of this child.  He is such a sweet boy.  I can't thank you enough...it simply isn't possible.

God bless you..and have a Merry Christmas!

We will!

LadyPoet33