A Virginia mother of three, Lisa Thompson, has demonstrated the true essence of friendship by stepping in to care for her best friend’s six children following her friend’s battle with cancer. Lisa’s childhood companion, Emily Carter, succumbed to breast cancer in June, leaving behind her six kids: Mia, 14; Noah, 12; Ava, 9; Liam, 7; Emma, 4; and little Jack, just 2.
The bond between Lisa and Emily dates back to their teenage years when they both worked at a local retail store. After Emily returned to Virginia, their friendship blossomed anew. Although Emily had previously fought cancer, this time it had spread, making her fight increasingly difficult. During her treatment, her children grew close to Lisa and her family. “I was always there, and I took my kids with me too. We became like one big family,” Lisa recalled.
As Emily’s health deteriorated, she approached Lisa about a heavy request: would she be willing to care for her six children if she did not make it? “It was a hard conversation,” Lisa said. “I kept trying to reassure her, telling her we’d get through this together.” But eventually, the reality set in. Emily asked, “Can you really do this? I know you can, but can you handle nine kids?”
After discussing it with her husband and children, Lisa decided they could give it a try. “My kids were ecstatic! They couldn’t wait to have their best friends join our family,” she shared. While caring for nine children is no small feat, Lisa was determined to keep Emily’s family intact. “Emily didn’t want her kids separated, and that meant everything to me.”
Lisa’s perspective on life has shifted significantly through this experience. “I don’t let the little things bother me anymore,” she said. “A messy house? Children with runny noses? Emily would trade anything to have those moments back.” She hopes their journey encourages others to consider welcoming children in need into their homes. “If someone is thinking about taking in kids, I hope they see our story and feel inspired to open their hearts,” she added.
Currently, the family is focusing on settling into their new routine before discussing the possibility of adoption. “We’ve just been granted permanent custody of Emily’s children, and it feels like a huge relief. Now, we can start finding our new normal as a larger family,” Lisa expressed. A GoFundMe page has also been set up, raising over $70,000 to support the family during this transition.
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In summary, Lisa Thompson’s act of kindness exemplifies the power of friendship and the strength of community. By taking in Emily Carter’s six children, she not only honors her friend’s legacy but also demonstrates the transformative power of love and family.