I never thought of myself as a creative person. I can’t draw, paint, or sew. I don’t enjoy coloring or doing things that most designate as “crafty.” But when it comes to creatively solving problems, I have found there is no better place than in a support group!

I’m Jake’s mom. I’ll always be Jake’s mom. On October 10, 2010, Jake and his fiancée Stephanie were killed by a drunk and drugged driver as they drove back to their apartment in Lawrence, Kansas.

Sam and Emily began perusing the Adopt Kansas Kids photo-listing website, reading about the children and dreaming about which one might one day call them Mom and Dad.

If you or someone you know are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255).