After more than four decades of selfless service, Emma Patterson, an 88-year-old foster mother from Maryland, has finally decided to retire from fostering children. Her story is not just one of care but of profound love and commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who needed it most.
Emma’s journey as a foster parent began in the 1980s, and it wasn’t planned. It started when her own biological children would bring home friends who needed a meal or a place to stay. The warmth of Emma’s home quickly became a sanctuary for those in need, and soon enough, she opened her doors to foster children officially.
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