He will be embarrassed that I write this, but here it goes.
A few days ago I stopped by Jake's work to bring something to him. He just moved desks into an office, so Kambria and I went in and saw his new office and visited for a bit. On our way out we passed the victim advocates office. I said hello to her and noticed a small boy and girl in there coloring. I said those aren't your grand kids are they. I was then informed they were found by themselves. It had been several hours and no one had called in looking for there missing kids. I was so sad. How could anyone not notice their kids were missing or not care. They were so darling and so well behaved. I said Hello to them and asked if they were having fun. They were 2.5 yrs old I found out (twins). They said yes and smiled so big. Happy kids. This isn't the first time this has happened.
I was angry; angry that the Mom has done this before and still has these kids. What else do they go through. I wanted to bring them home so bad. I am loving, I would love more kids, why can't I give them the love they need????? The day went on and they were still there. Of course you have to be a foster parent so we weren't able to take them home, they would go to a foster center and then to a loving home from there. I was so sad. Well finally the grandpa decided he would take them, but he didn't know how he would cook for them and didn't have much money. So Jake, being the person he is, went and got some money from the ATM. He asked the grandpa, "How are you going to feed these kids?" He said he would take them to McDonald's for the next few days or figure something out. Jake asked if he had money, he said NO, but I'll figure it out. Jake handed him some money and said take this, and feed the kids, make sure they get fed. The grandpa refused to take it. Jake begged him to take it, said he wanted to give it, he wanted to make sure they were fed. But he wouldn't take it.
I was so happy to know that Jake is so willing to help anyone and everyone. He doesn't know these people, he didn't need to offer to help them. He left feeling horrible. We both worried about these kids we don't even know, because those kids deserved to be smothered with love. I hate knowing there are way too many kids that don't get smothered in love.
Anyway, I am glad I get to be a Mom and that our family is blessed with a home to live in, money to buy food and stuff we really don't need. I hope that those kids are being taken care of. It makes me want to look into foster care, because I felt helpless that day!!!!! And again I am thankful for Jake, and that he is so caring and so nice to others. He is never rude to criminals. There are some that really are bad people and have no care for anyone, but Jake is still nice to them. There are others that have made bad decisions but are still good people and he lets them know that. His co-workers look up to him and watch him. At work they call him bishop, because he is the only LDS person and they try and test him and he never fails. They are amazed that he doesn't swear, that he wants to spend so much time with his family, that he is so giving. They watch him and they like who Jake is and it shows.
Happy Fathers Day to you Jake, we love you and are so glad you are in our family. You are the best Dad and Husband we could ever ask for!!!!
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