Feature Archives
Painting a Picture of Hope (6/09)
By: Jacque Miller, CSU Larimer County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Out of the country teaching orphans how to watercolor, Sally received an email that her grandson in Colorado needed her. She packed her bags and flew home, not knowing what to bring or how long she would be in Colorado. Click here to read more about Sally's story.
Care, Love and Support Goes a Long Way (4/09)
By: Audra Dreier, CSU Service Learning Student
Almost 12 years ago, Colton was a two and a half year old boy living with his Dad and Grandma inside a small pink trailer located in Loveland, Colorado. Colton’s parents had just divorced and Dad received custody. Having no place to go, Dad turned to his mother Mary Sewald for support. Without hesitation Mary opened her home to her son and grandson. Mary explained that the adjustment was hard because of limited living space; however, it was helpful because Colton always had someone there for him. For a little over six years the family lived together until Dad became very ill. He had chronic back problems and eventually was restricted to a wheel chair. Unfortunately, when Colton was about eight years old his father passed away. Read more of Mary's story.
Navigating the Roadblocks: Raising Grandchildren in Northern Colorado (2/09)
Linda Tanner was getting ready to retire and travel the countryside when life drew a new hand for her to play. And even though this hand came with limited resources and countless struggles, she’s played a pretty good game.
Linda always played a big role in her two grandchildren’s lives. She was there when Gage and Taylor were born, and they all lived in Kansas. In 1998, Gage and Taylor’s family moved to California, and Linda went to visit them that Christmas. That’s when she knew the children were
in danger. Learn more.
