Leah Campbell He fought for you. He fought for all of you. For so many kids, that’s the one thing they are missing – someone to fight for them. He may have taken all these years to start freely saying he loves you, but he was telling you in his own way. Eleanor LetsonWonderful tribute! So thankful that Carl was your lifeline and loved all of you so much. Amanda GreubelYesterday I lost my stepmom, who took care of my bio dad for 35 years and protected us from a lot of trauma. Today I helped my stepsister plan and pay for her funeral, because none of her siblings would. The last few days have been one big reminder. Dave HerbertMuch respect, Carl, for accepting someone’s children and stepping up to the plate others left on the table. You are not stepfather. You are the father that stepped up Nurse jesus I trust in you poster
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Amy Coletta-HarrisonI love how you find people to tell us about the “Carls” of the world who quietly do the right thing, who change the course of childrens’ lives, and inspire us all. 493 . Shannon Morris VannAn amazing man. It proves that genetics doesn’t always make the parent. Love and devotion, trust and kindness. I know you already know how fortunate you are to have him in your life.309 . Ani CuttMy step father is my father through and through. He was a young man that did not have to love us as his own but he did and never wavered. I introduce him as my dad and hold him in that regard. Family is who loves you, not whose blood runs through you. Winnie Scogna WarfieldPeople aren’t always perfect, but love is. I am so glad he was able to provide you with so much- even if it wasn’t always perfect. The love in the pictures shared is absolutely palpable. 442 Nurse jesus I trust in you poster
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Barbara ReitzloffYou are wise beyond your years to be able to see that while he wasn’t perfect, Carl was a good father. Bless you for giving him credit for doing his best. 55 . Vickie R. BivensYes, Carl needs those flowers. He deserves all you can give him for however long he has. But he has his kids, and know they love him, and that he did what he could, and it was enough. He fulfilled his purpose.83 . Marie LouiseWhat a wonderful man and father! So impressed with your resilience. Whatever happened to your mother?143 . CJ GarrottI always wished we could’ve had some sort of hero show up but now that I have godkids, I get to be this source of support system for them and their parents (they’re not abusive). My favorite part about it is they’ll NEVER know a life like mine / ours. Top FanJoanna CreganThank you for giving this wonderful man his flowers because this story blessed me too on a day when I really needed to see this, when I really needed to be reminded that there are men out there who will love a child that isn’t biologically theirs