2019
After meeting in juvenile court in 2008, Jennifer and I remain in relationship to this day and often co-speak together.
After meeting in juvenile court in 2008, Jennifer and I remain in relationship to this day and often co-speak together.
Full life as a family
Luke and I fly across the country on Mother’s Day to support Royal when he is released from jail. Then Royal, his girlfriend and their kids move to Portland, OR, to be with us.
We reconnect with Royal in NY after years of zero contact.
Theo the Labrodoodle joins our family.
Luke nearly dies participating in an Olympic Triathlon.
Elias is placed in foster care with us again and returned to Jennifer nine months later.
Charlie’s adoption is finalized.
Embrace Oregon founded
Charlie is placed with us in foster care as a newborn from the hospital.