Blog posts

March 25, 2023
Choosing Hope When Life Is Bittersweet

My thoughts on adoption, parental rights, and perseverance  My entire life hinges on receiving undeserved kindness, and I want to give what I thought I never deserved: love without strings. 

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Foster Care Advocacy 101

A few ideas on how to change the lives of children – forever! Not every person is wired to take in foster kids but every person can take a small...

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I never expected what would happen after my son asked to ‘give to kids in the hospital’ for his 15th birthday!

Anthony Mutabazi doesn’t ever ask for much. He’s happy with a video game now and then, maybe a Lego set, and he’ll always take a meal (he just turned 15,...

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I Drove 100 Miles To Surprise My Kids!

“One of the most transformational things I’ve experienced in my own life is the power of words of affirmation. I found a way to deliver the message even when my...

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Dad’s First Time Shopping With A 17 Year Old Foster Teen

Shopping at Costco, for anyone, is an adventure in it of itself. Add a 17 year old into the mix who’s never been, and things get even more interesting (and...

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Peter and Anthony Have Just Taken in A Foster Teen And Now They’re Sharing Affirmations For All Races

One loving father is a stellar example of what it’s like to be happily blind to skin color—and he hopes his story can inspire everyone to understand that transracial adoption...

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My Son's Shocking Request

The mind of a teenage boy can truly be a mystery, especially when it comes to making decisions and seeing them through.

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Aging Out Teen Finds A Home

10 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, as Peter Mutabazi was enjoying some relaxation over the holiday season, his son brought up an idea that would challenge him to consider the...

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Why I’m Going Gray and Loving Every Second Of It!

From getting the kids ready for school, daily errands, career, letting the dog out, making sure the dog isn’t chewing something, dinner, family time...single dad, Peter Mutabazi wouldn’t say he’s ‘got it’...

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