Natalie and Shelbey have the mother of all friendships. The singletons, best gal pals of 14 years, recently took their relationship to the next level: platonic co-parenthood. “About two years ago, I went to Shelbey and said, ‘I really want to foster a child. Do you want to do it with me?” Natalie, 32, a pediatric development … Read more
Shaunta-Maé Alexander had a long journey to the start line of Sunday’s United Airlines NYC Half, not just because she’s from Sacramento, Calif. The 35-year-old children’s book author and aspiring actress has overcome a lifetime of illnesses — even paralysis — to run her first half marathon. More than 27,000 athletes are expected to take … Read more
Roman Balassaitis has found his forever home. The then-17-year-old was just about to age out of the Florida foster system with no place to go, when a miracle came his way — in the form of Renee and Brad Balassaitis. The Clay County couple decided to adopt the hopeful teen earlier this month — just … Read more
An Ohio woman who grew up in foster care has adopted the son of her husband’s deceased ex-wife to give him a better life. Christie Werts, 48, was already living in a blended family with her husband, Wesley, 45, when she decided to raise newborn Levi, Jam Press reports. “My husband did not really speak to … Read more