Every foster parent knows how hard, yet rewarding, it can be to care for a child with a difficult past and an uncertain future. Christie Erwin has been a mom, in the middle, for countless children over nearly two decades. In this poignant and insightful book, she honestly shares the reality of making yourself vulnerable to the pain and indescribable delight of giving your heart away to a child. If you have ever considered foster parenting and just aren't sure you have what it takes, let Christie's inspiring, faith-filled story assure you that there is One that can and will equip you with all you need.
Christie(Johnson)Erwin (1960-)
Christie and her husband, Jeff, have been foster parents for over sixteen years. They have five children (four biological,one adopted). Christie is the co-chairman of the Pulaski County Adoption Coalition and the coordinator of the Heart Gallery. In addition, the Erwin's are founding members of The C.A.L.L.(Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime-www.thecallinarkansas.org) Christie is a 2009 Congressional Coalition on Adoption "Angel in Adoption" award winner. Her book, "The Middle Mom" (released in May/2009) is a passionate portrayal of her family's journey through foster care and adoption as well as a challenge to others to get involved in the lives of children in need. Her faith and deep conviction that foster children are "worth fighting for" keep her moving forward in the fight to insure that every child in foster care has a loving, nurturing home.
