In today’s episode, we learn more about Charles' second trial-- the innuendo surrounding it, and the abandonment which the family experienced as a result. There are also some fascinating insights into the current gang/hood culture.

There may or may not be another cliffhanger this week. 😉But thankfully, unlike the days of the 80's, you will only have to wait one week to find out the next part of the story!

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In today’s episode, we hear about the events leading up to Barbara's son Charles' first trial. This was a time in which lies and retaliation plagued her family.  We hear that North Omaha continues to experience frequent gun and gang violence, to the point that there was a "mass house shooting." 

Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

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In today's episode, Janine shares about a powerful documentary called Out of Omaha. Out of Omaha shares the story of Darcell and Darell Trotter. These are the older brothers of Charles, Barbara's son who is currently in prison convicted of murder. 

This documentary gives a real insight into what life is like for people living in North Omaha. We believe that it's an important film to watch, especially if you are following along in the Wrap Around Love story. You can watch Out of Omaha on Amazon.

In today’s episode, we hear about the years when North Omaha was plagued with non stop murders through gun and gang violence. We hear how Barbara’s children were caught up in the violence, ultimately resulting in the arrest of her son Charles for a double homicide. 

Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

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In our last episode we shared a great season of joy, as Barbara was reunited with her children and her life settled into place. In today’s episode, we learn more about Barabara’s older children and we are reminded that this is a real life,  and not just a story. Her children continue to be affected by their life experiences along with the community pressures that come from living in North Omaha. But as we will hear, when you are looking through the lens of God in your life story, there is every reason to hope! 

Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make-- not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

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Wrap Around Love Podcast Episode 8: A Season of Joy

In today's episode, we enter into a time in Barbara’s life that is marked by great change; she’s sober, her children are back home with her, she’s married, and working to heal and restore her community. It is a real season of joy in her life. 

Highlights

• The Belle of the Omaha Ball
• Community leadership
• Practical ways of bridging economic and racial differences
• Home, but not whole
• What God did in Barbara’s life

Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

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Wrap Around Love Podcast Episode 6: Sins of a Mother: Redeemed

Shownotes 

Today's episode is the day we’ve all been waiting for! We begin to really see how Wrap Around Love starts to change Barbara’s life, and we meet the people along the way who showed her Wrap Around Love. 

Highlights

• How Barbara met her husband Perry
• “I’m gonna love you until you can love yourself.”
• Meet the people of Wrap Around Love

Opportunities To Be Wrap Around Love For Others

We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can make not only for children, but for generations to come! As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at: 402-661-7100. 

Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

https://www.facebook.com/wraparoundlovemovement 

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Wrap Around Love Podcast Episode 6: Sins of a Mother: Redeemed

Shownotes 

In today's episode, we begin to see the turnaround in Barbara’s story. She goes from having to make the choice to relinquish her rights as a parent, to being invited to pioneer a program within the state of Nebraska that will ultimately result in her gaining guardianship of her children once again. 

Highlights

• The pain of relinquishing parental rights
• The harm done to Barbara’s children in foster care
• Becoming her own children’s foster parent
• Adoption
• The Wrap Around Love of being a foster parent

If you have felt any leading or desire to become a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska at 402-661-7100. 

We can see through Barbara’s story and her children's lives what a difference a stable, consistent, and loving foster family can do for not only a child but for generations to come. As Janine says, “Foster care is the epitome of Wrap Around Love.” 

Learn more about foster care at: www.LFSneb.org

Stay Connected, follow us on social media! 

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In today's episode, Barbara shares about the time in her life when her addiction took over and the devastating effects it had on her children. We get to hear about Barbara's continued connection to North Omaha, along with her passion to serve and be a force for change in her community. 

Highlights

• Being a North Omaha advocate
• Raising kids as a drug addict
• Losing children to the foster care system 

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In today's episode, Barbara shares more details about her gang life. We also see how addiction began to shape her life and how that impacted her as a mother. 

Highlights

• Fighting as a gang assignment 
• Lack of adult care and intervention, and its effect on Barbara in her teen years
• Becoming a mother to Calvin and Curtis
• Domestic abuse
• Jail time
• Regrets as a mother

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