Jacksonville's Children: Gail

"Since she died, things changed, things aren't the same."
Reported by: Dawn Lopez
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Updated: 5/26/2011 11:46 am
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –   “Here I am!”

This is Gail's declaration to the world around her.

 Yes, she's in foster care, and no adoption hasn't come knocking yet---but---she's here.

 Writing music is her way of freeing up those trapped emotions in her heart.

 A sample of her lyrics: “Why hide from the thunder and the lightning you're under..."

 And she would know.  Gail has had to meet life head on.  Her mother—her best friend—died four years ago.

 “My mom spoiled me when I was a baby...since she died, things changed, things aren't the same."

 Gail's older brothers and sisters all moved on with their lives, but she was left alone.

 Now, this 16-year old has to move on with her life too---taking with her cherished memories of her mom.

Like most teens her age, Gail is looking forward to first job. Our friends at Brusters hire teens for after school work.

We took her there, for some on the job training.  She did some mixing and stirring and proved she follows directions really well.

One great quality that's hard to miss about Gail is her smile--a winning smile that would make any boss proud.

As fun as it is making ice cream, and eating it too, Gail is hard at work on something else right now.

 “I'm looking for someone who fits me,” she said.

 If you think Gail could be the perfect fit for your family—then she is willing to open her heart to a mom and dad.

 As Gail points out—any family would be lucky to have her!

 “I'm a fun, active--I dance.  I'm a good person!"

 


If you are interested in adopting Gail or any of the children you’ve seen on Jacksonville’s Children—pick up the phone and call Family Support Services.

The number is: (904) 421-5800.

You can also learn more about FSS by logging onto its website here: www.fssjax.org .

 

 

 

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