Comments on: June 2009 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Lin Seahorn

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:41:01 +0000

When I was a little girl growing up in Morristown, Tn, my parents used to take my brother and sister and I to Bean Station for lunch every Sunday after church. Close by there was a orphanage that we would visit and take clothes and food and toys. I remember playing with a little girl, regularly, but of course today cannot remember her name. I’m interested in the history of that orphanage and it’s name. Can you or anyone help me? I am now 58, so this would have been 48 years ago. The orphanage most likely was still in existence all through the 60’s. Thanks.

By: Keji

Keji — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:44:36 +0000

It still surprises me how cruel people can be especially to children, which are the most beautiful people in the world. Mrs. Seahorn, your story is amazing and I applaud you for your determination. God is defintely working through you. Continue the great work, God bless you!

By: Stevie

Stevie — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:45:17 +0000

Brings tears to my eyes Lin…thank you for your passion and courage to take your pain and turn it into something so wonderful…protect children!

By: Bernard Barton

Bernard Barton — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:04:34 +0000

I also was beatened by my father and step mother-I have been beatned with 2 by board board across my back; I had to sit for hours on the cellar(basement)steps as punishm,ent; I have gone to bed many times without eating; I have been awaken from dead
sleep to be beatne’ ste- mother used to slap us across thhe face
regularly; but the worst abused I experienced was mental abuse-no matter what I did, it was not good enough-I could go through a
great deal and tell you more stories, but this enough-that is why I am interested in volunteering for Children with a voice-we didn’t have one back in the 50″s

By: Lin

Lin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:44:24 +0000

Thank you for all of your kind words…you may email me at:
email@childrenwithoutavoiceusa.org

By: Thomas Leon Watson

Thomas Leon Watson — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:39:33 +0000

Lin, your story inspires me. Seeing all that you’ve been through and where you are today. WOW!!! To see what you are doing to give back is awesome. I live in Lithia Springs,Ga and would like to meet you and talk more. (I’m a graduate of the system too)
Thank you for blessing me with your story.

By: Wm. Arthur

Wm. Arthur — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:44:32 +0000

Your story is truly an inpsiring tale of triumph over adversity. It takes a special person to redirect the negative feelings and emotions from one’s past and channel them into something so positive. I wish you much success in your mission to save the lives of children. I can think of no higher calling.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:30:32 +0000

You are the best.
Love you,
Linda and family

By: MG Hahn

MG Hahn — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:43:41 +0000

The human spirit is amazing! Way to make your own future…
I like how you took the negatives of your past and funneled them into something positive that has helped you and others.

By: Renee Hutchinson

Renee Hutchinson — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:00:20 +0000

Goes to show any of us can accomplish anything if we set our mind to it. We are survivors for a reason,it is up to us as survivors to break the cycle or continue it. Thank you for all you do.

By: Tod Davis

Tod Davis — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:19:21 +0000

This story makes me know I wasnt the only one. Even though I have not been around to much lately. I fully support this cause and am so thankful for Jennifer and this site. Now Lin I say never give up the fight I havent oh and if you are wondering im also one of the featured graduates on this site.If you ever need A band for a fundraiser for your cause let me know I now work with the greatest bunch of guys the national artist ON TRACY LANE . And they have already said they would love to join the fight against child abuse through their music. With that said God Bless.

By: C.J. MacKechnie

C.J. MacKechnie — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:12:34 +0000

WOW

By: Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:11:23 +0000

Wow! This article speaks magnitudes for what we are capable of when we put our hearts and minds to it. Lin, you should be so very proud of yourself. You will be a light for so many children.