Andrea and Paul have been married for 22 years and in that time they have opened their hearts and their home to grow their family in many ways including through the foster program.
I met Andrea and Paul through my amazing neighbor Leslie who also opens her heart in so many ways to help the community. They all met through Westside Church about 15 years ago and it was Leslie who said to me, “this family needs some photographs.” And they did!
Andrea and Paul got into the foster program for the simple goal of wanting to keep families together. Having a large family was was not necessarily their end goal, they just wanted kids to be safe and feel loved.
And while one doesn’t even need to wonder how busy their days (and nights) are with eight children, I am left to wonder how they keep it all together. Clearly they are lifted by their faith.
Here are a few of my favorites from our session. Your entire gallery will be ready soon!
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My heart bursts with joy for this wonderful family. Thank you for the heartfelt narrative. I will keep it as a reminder that an important component of a balanced life is love and caring. Thank you! Sincerely, Elaine Marchi
Thank you Elaine. I will hold your words close too.