mercredi 7 décembre 2016
This Incredible Woman Has Adopted 35 Children, and Her Story Will Make You Sob
Christie Jameson is not your average 73-year-old woman. She doesn't spend her afternoons playing cards or hanging out with her friends. Over the last 30 years, Christie has adopted 35 children with her late husband, Alva, because, she says, "Nobody can ever be loved too much." Of the 35 children they adopted, 26 have special needs and 11 still live at home with her.
She thinks her desire to adopt began when she was just 12 years old, after finding out that her only sibling, 15-year-old Buddy, accidentally hung himself while playing on a rope. "He was such a sweet, outgoing brother - everybody loved him," the Utah-based mom recently told People. "It left a huge hole in my heart."
"We didn't go out looking for our family - most of them came to us, once the word got out that we would take the kids nobody else wanted," she said, going on to explain that after she and Alva had two children of their own, they felt they had room for more - a lot more.
Christie has cared for children with Down syndrome, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy and those who are deaf or blind. Some have been physically or sexually abused, and six have serious heart defects. "All kids deserve a real home of their own and I just couldn't bear the thought of my kids going into institutions," she said. "In my heart, I knew there was always room for one more. And I know there must be other people out there who would do the very same."
All of Christie's children went to school until they were 21, but she continues to motivate them every single day by teaching them the importance of learning, philanthropy, and being active. "Right now, they're crocheting caps to give to refugees in our community. They, more than anyone, know the importance of giving back."
Unfortunately, 12 of the children she's cared for have passed away due to their illnesses, but Christie feels so honored to have been their mother. "For the rest of their lives, I want my kids to be loved and cared for," Christie said. "They've done the same for me for my entire life. They've given me much more than I could ever give them."
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