By Disiree Dunphy Libby
On December 2nd, a few Maine Caring Families Foster Parents, foster
kiddos, Jean Leonard, Mitch from A Family for ME, his family and
myself took part in the “Festival of Lights” parade in Bangor. We
spent all of that day creating our masterpiece float and at 4:30 we
began our journey down Main St. The float was decorated with the
Heart Gallery, a blow up snowman, a Christmas tree, “fake” snow,
frozen people, and music blaring the song “Christmas Carol”. Not
only did we have fun participating in this event, but out float
received the honor of “Most outstanding non-profit” float. We are
very proud of this award and the trophy will be displayed at the
DHHS office in Bangor.
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize two foster
families that go “above and beyond” their duties to make the lives
of our kiddos more fulfilled. The Osgood’s and Tapley’s took the
time to plan and prepare for this event. They did it all for the
kiddos. These two families are absolute gifts for our children,
Maine Caring Families, and to our communities. Kim and Rick Osgood
and Hannah and Nathan Tapley have fostered numerous children since
they began foster parenting and we are very lucky to have them as
part of Maine Caring Families. I would also like to thank Jean
Leonard, Mitch and family, Gary Dunphy for his time and utilization
of his truck, and Troy Dunphy for allowing us to use his trailer and
paint it with “fake” snow.
