The Homeless Child

Jennifer's Story

"I was put in foster care when I was 16 because my mom was abusing me. I went from foster home to foster home. I wasn't a good child fore-say. I would always sneak out and get drunk. Or throw parties. I never went to school. I was defiant. It wasn't until I was put in with the Cole's. Mr. and Mrs. Cole helped me stop my drinking and partying. They helped me realize what more I had too offer this world. I started to go back to school and get my grades up. When I was 17 my mom officially didn't want me, so she put me up for adoption. Mr. and Mrs. Cole adopted me soon after that. They got me a puppy so that it helped me cope with the sadness of my mom not wanting me. That's how I got Vern. Once I finished high school, they helped me get through college to be a veterinarian. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be where I am today. Because they helped me, I wanted to help someone. I know I loved the feeling I got. The feeling of being loved." I started to tear up a bit. "That's why I wanted to help. I wanted to give you the same feeling they gave me."

Holly didn't say anything after that. She just got up and hugged me. "Jennifer. Thank you. Thank you so very much for helping me." 

"No problem hun. I gotta go get ready for work." I said as I got up and put my plate and cup in the sink. 

I walk and go get ready for work. Once I was ready I go and give Holly a hug good-bye. As I left I told Vern to watch Holly and Sarah.