George/Pena Family Blog - It's a girl!
I'd like everyone to meet the newest member of our family, Jenna. She turns 18 today. Jenna came to us about 2 months ago. A friend of Tracie's, she was staying at different friends' houses each night. She was talking about dropping out of high school (she's a senior) so that she could support herself. Ed and I knew that we were being called to take care of this bright, funny girl, at least until she finished school. We invited her to stay in our home and become a member of our family.
It was both an easy decision and a hard one. It was hard because we knew that it would put an even bigger strain on our finances, but it was easy, because how could we do anything else? Jenna is still in school, finishing her senior year. She works, and will clean houses or wash dogs or anything else she is asked to do to make money. She has saved enough to buy a cheap used car, so we are helping her look for one.
Bringing home a new daughter has had an interesting impact on our family. Our kids seem more appreciative of having parents who are supportive. In other words, they don't seem to take us for granted anymore. Seeing someone who was essentially homeless, someone young and still in school, has opened their eyes to the many blessings they enjoy every day. We may not have the fanciest house or car, we may not go on cruises or travel abroad, but we enjoy a lot of love in our home. No amount of money can buy that.
Valerie, Tracie, and Jenna on Tracie's 18th brithday
Edward, Nick, Jenna, and Donna
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