As for the fire, or the car trouble, yes: there but for the grace of God go I. Raising ten kids as a single parent? No, I'm afraid I can't say the same thing about that. That was her decision. I'm raising one child with Mrs. Shalom, and considering adoption of one more, for a total of two.
I don't think it was a deliberate decision to raise ten kids by herself. The article states that the father of 8 of them, moved to the east coast. What is she supposed to do?
You and Mrs. Shalom have a stable marriage, and adoption is a good thing. Good luck : )