She was only 26, ten years older than me, and newly married, when she and her husband Tom decided to become foster parents. “They really wanted a toddler,” my social worker told me, “but they decided they’d take you.” They saved my life. She is still a big part of who I am and always will be. Capable and strong. A life long high school English teacher. She helped me to catch up in school. I’d attended 17 from kindergarten to the day I met her. Despite that chaos Janice made it possible for me to attend college. Mirrored back the best in me when I saw myself as nothing but flawed and come from darkness . Unwanted. Unloved and alone. She taught me different. And I am forever grateful to her. #fostergirls #fostercare #familiesaremade #allkindsoffamiles #loveisadecision https://www.instagram.com/p/CAAxfv6l1W6/?igshid=ilf51e4c7qk5