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My four girls — Riley, Izzy, Audyn, and Zoey — mean the absolute world to me.

Whitney Shope

Riley was found on an old country road with her mama. Izzy was discovered in a field with her mama and her brother, who was injured. Audyn and Zoey were supposed to be fosters, but they became foster fails when I simply couldn’t let go.

Whitney Shope

Being widowed young and learning how to navigate this entirely new life is incredibly hard, but they make it bearable. They are my four little anchors in this world.

Story submitted by Whitney Shope

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