A Heart for the Forgotten
Elmyra, who had moved from Bosnia to the United States, carried with her a perspective shaped by hardship and empathy. She felt a deep, spiritual calling to help those who couldn’t help themselves. Unlike many her age, she didn’t just dream of a traditional family; she felt a specific pull toward adopting children with special needs—the children the rest of the world might pass over.
She found a kindred spirit in her husband, Chris. Their journey into special-needs parenting had already begun; they had previously adopted a boy born without legs or arms and also had a biological son. Their life was a whirlwind of medical appointments, specialized care, and physical exhaustion. Living in a small, cramped apartment, they were stretched thin, yet Elmyra felt a persistent tug at her heart. She knew their table still had one empty seat.
Top Articles
