Hugs for Heidi

I grew up in an abusive home; was removed from my home, placed in foster care and separated from my birth siblings at the age of 9; shuffled through more than 10 schools and 20 families, and there I remained until I turned 18 and was on my own. I consider it the greatest and most challenging blessing of my life. During the time of family hopping I was blessed to live with an LDS family and was baptized at the age of 13. It wasn’t easy to remain active while moving from family to family – but the Lord made it possible. I served a full-time mission, married in the temple to a Pioneer stock worthy priesthood holder, and am currently having our second child. I can’t believe the privilege it is to raise our children in the gospel! I didn’t come by the usual path and I just don’t understand how the Lord is choosing what children to send us – but finding the gospel – regardless the age or circumstance – is the greatest honor and privilege in the WORLD! I don’t know why I was chosen – but I’m everyday grateful that I was!