God bless you Diana. Yes the two of you have done your part in raising the next generation. Kudos to your man for his role in raising the foster children. Sadly too many children don’t have the best upbringing, but he and his late wife did what they could to help children in a difficult situation. My heart goes out to people who give of themselves that way.
And kudos to you for raising three stepsons.
Thanks! I’ve been dating (and am now engaged to) Beau over the past six years, but he & his late wife were family friends for close to 30 years, so I have seen up close and personal the work they did. He, especially, did a LOT of work with teen boys who had little hope for a good life. He still has contact with one special foster son, who, though well into his thirties, still needs help and guidance from time to time. ;) (i.e., a kick in the butt, LOL!)
He walks the walk, that’s for sure!
As for my boys? They turned out fine, too. All are functional, employed tax-paying adults. (Also in their thirties, now.)
It’s been a fun life, but it’s time for US, now. :)