Jlynn 2

During the years I spent counseling school age children, a vast majority were either neglected, fatherless, or just confused about their existence, often wondering whether they were truly loved and important.   Having spent my own childhood with feelings of insecurity and not always feeling like I belonged, I never wanted another child to feel abandoned and alone in a big world that too often is cold and cruel.  

One of the most sacred privileges I am afforded as a counselor is to be able to get an up close and deeper look into the minds and hearts of our children. One of the saddest aspects is, I also collect the more disturbing view of the world that so abruptly rips away their innocence.     

Gently, I would ask them…

“If I could grant you three wishes, what would you wish for?”

Hence the “I Wish” series was born.