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Our journey continues
By Christa BlankenshipMy husband and I have been a foster-to-adopt family with Buckner for several years now. Each child who has entered our home has been a...
Building an unconventional family
Shane and Kristi Hodges like to say they are an unconventional family. “I guess we think outside the box,” Kristi said. “Not much embarrasses us or phases...
Buckner Family Place Midland celebrates newly expanded facilities
Leaders from Buckner International and community leaders from across the Permian Basin celebrated the grand opening of two new apartments and the Bridges Activity Center at Buckner...
Adoption: A piece to my puzzle
For as far back as I can remember, I have seen myself as female, African-American, black-haired, brown-eyed and adopted. Being adopted had no more bearing on who...
10 ways to promote your holiday shoe drive
If daydreams of turkey and stuffing are filling your head or you’re already cranking up the Christmas classics, keep in mind that the holidays are also an...
When God laughs
By Toni McDonaldFoster care has taught us that God laughs when man tries to make his own plans.We thought we’d be one of those families who would...
Worth the wait
For some, parenting is the most natural thing in the world. For others, learning to be a parent takes a little more struggle and intentionality. Jenny Townsend...
91-year-old WWII, Korea veteran recalls war experiences
With a little more than one million World War II veterans left in the United States, Veteran’s Day celebrations have become more and more significant. Army Air...
Longview veteran recalls World War II, Korea experiences
With a little more than one million World War II veterans left in the United States, Veteran’s Day celebrations have become more and more significant. Bernie Goode,...