Mom’s “leap of faith” inspires me, and I am so hopeful for her future as she begins to build her confidence and grow as a woman and a parent.
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Tender Beginnings & Joyful Returns
This blog is part of a monthly reflection series from Sister Nancy Downing - CEO, St. Ann's Center.
Find more of these reflections by visiting the archive: Sister Nancy's Note.
Mom’s “leap of faith” inspires me, and I am so hopeful for her future as she begins to build her confidence and grow as a woman and a parent.
2. Later that week, we got to catch up with a woman who had participated in our program years ago as a first-time mom. She had recently returned to enroll her two youngest children in our Child Care Center. Her oldest daughter, who she gave birth to while at St. Ann's, is now eight years old!
Mom is doing wonderfully - and she was excited to reconnect with St. Ann's longtime staff members and share about her life now. And her oldest daughter wowed us all - she is really going places!
As happy laughter echoed throughout our ground floor, you could hardly imagine that this same family was once brand-new at St. Ann’s themselves, uncertain about the future.
One beautiful thing about being part of St. Ann’s community is getting to see all the moments that make up families’ journeys – the tender beginnings, and the joyful returns.
Thank you for letting me share this, and thank you for powering this mission.
God Bless You,
Sister Nancy Downing, CND
CEO, St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families