The Wright household, known for its generous heart, has opened its doors to a throng of children over the recent years. Lee and Jennifer Wright, after fostering 23 children and adopting four, have recently declared their home a permanent sanctuary for these young souls. "We are foster retired," Lee Wright revealed in a candid moment, indicating a new chapter focused on their extended family. "It was time to focus on who we have in our home," he further explained in an interview with KENS 5.
With three biological daughters of their own, all teenagers, this family dynamic showcases the beauty of blended families. While Lee served overseas with the United States Military, his better half, Jennifer, initiated the process to become foster parents. Their journey to licensure was swift, as Jennifer told KENS 5, "We were licensed within a month because I was persistent." Following service, Lee returned and the couple took a decisive leap into the realm of foster care and adoption.
The inspiration for their commendable endeavor stems, in part, from Lee's personal history. "My parent's adopted three kids when I was in my twenties," he said to KENS 5, reminiscing about the profound impact adoption had on his life. "Suddenly, I was a big brother overnight so I had seen the amazing miracles that can come through adoption with the progress, the growth and the opportunities. That was kind of why I agree wholeheartedly once we got rolling, and that was a lot of my motivation."
The Wrights had not envisioned taking in such a multitude of children, let alone adopting four. Jennifer expressed their initial approach, saying, "I think before we ever took kids in we approached it like we a safe place and we could show them Jesus." In a compassionate outreach, she encourages others to partake in small but mighty gestures—like rocking infants in hospitals—to make a difference. She highlighted the critical shortages in foster placements, especially for teenagers and infants in Bexar County, as she emphasized in her conversation with KENS 5.
Despite the personal sacrifices, the rewards have been bountiful for the Wrights. Lee, reflecting on the children whose lives they've touched, said, "All these kids that won't ever remember us, we were a home where they were safe and loved," as stated by KENS 5. He hopes their story inspires at least one person to open their home to a child in need.
