Big news (sort of): I’m moving!
Just kidding — I’m not leaving town or even the neighborhood… just heading across the parking lot. 😄
On December 17, I’ll be trading my one-bedroom for a bigger two-bedroom, two-bath in the next building over at Talus Apartments. Same complex, same floor plan — just more room for dreams to grow.
When Children and Family Services mentioned that a little extra space could open doors for more fostering or even adoption, that was all the encouragement I needed. So here I am — stretching my square footage and my heart.
I’m praying that somewhere out there, the child (or children) meant to call this place home will find their way here — maybe one little girl, maybe two sisters, maybe preteens or teens who just need a safe place to land. I can already picture myself saying, “Girls, dinner’s ready!” or “Let’s go — school time!” or “Grab your coats — we’re off to practice, church, or wherever today takes us.”
I’m 51, single, and still believe that love — the right kind — could show up someday. But in the meantime, I’m building my family my way: with faith, humor, and an open door. Because money can buy comfort, but it can’t buy love or family — and that’s all I’ve ever truly wanted.
Life is moving forward in beautiful new ways too. I found a new church home at Victory Church, and it’s been such a blessing. I officially joined, and my Next Steps classes begin in January.
I’m also finishing my paralegal certification in April, and when I do, I’ll add it to my notary license to offer mobile notary and paralegal services across Great Falls and the surrounding rural areas. I won’t be an attorney — I can’t give legal advice — but I can help with the practical things that so often hold people back. I’ll be able to go to hospital rooms, homes, care centers, or even to folks who live out where there’s no easy transportation. My heart is to serve people who are homebound, elderly, disabled, or just struggling to make ends meet. This isn’t about money; it’s about ministry — meeting people where they are and lightening the load just a little.
And yes, since I’m also an ordained minister, I can even marry people now! So 2026 is shaping up to be a year of faith in action, service with purpose, and love in motion — in every sense.
Still, the dream closest to my heart remains the same. I’m praying for the day I can say, “Congratulations — it’s a girl!” or maybe, “It’s two girls!” I can’t wait for the moment I stand in my kitchen for the first time and say, “Girls, dinner’s ready.” My family may not look like everyone else’s, but it will be a family all the same — built on faith, grit, and grace.
💙 If you’ve ever felt even the smallest tug to foster or adopt, please listen to it. There are children right now who just need a safe place to land — sometimes for a while, sometimes forever. If you ever want advice or direction, reach out to me or contact your local Child and Family Services Division.
I love being a foster mom. It’s messy, it’s hard, it’s sacred — and it changes you in all the right ways. I know so many of you have that same heart for others. You can make the difference between a child feeling forgotten and a child finally feeling home.
With love and gratitude,
Samara 💛
