Christine Enockson: A Beacon of Faith and Foster Care

Ever since she was a child, Christine Enockson had a passion for education. Living in a small Wisconsin town, it was rare for there to be a child with special needs. Once Christine, or Chris as many people call her, discovered how school was different for these children, she passionately pursued a career to help those children. This passion led her to decide to be a foster parent. Throughout her life, Chris has made a difference in the lives of many children, including her own. Even though Chris has faced many hardships in her life, she continues to stay positive because of her faith. Chris’s help with special needs children and foster care have helped her faith cultivate and she is currently inspiring others to serve God and others in the

“I always knew I wanted to be a teacher,” she stated. Her passion for helping children with special needs was developed at a later age. The reason why Chris decided to be a special education teacher was because of two twin boys in her grade who had special needs. Chris was only in kindergarten at the time, but she recalls that one of these boys did not get to go to school. The other boy, Jimmy, could come to school, but he would have to leave halfway through the school day. Chris was confused and upset about how Jimmy could not be at school and asked her mom about this. The reason why Jimmy and his brother were not at school was because there was no special education program. This moment, even though she was in kindergarten, shaped Chris’s plan for her

One of her children, Jonathan, died at a young age to due a heart defect. Because of this, she has faced a lot of grief. “If one of us is down, the other helps us up,” Chris explained on how she overcomes some of her challenges. Having close friends and family also helps her combat difficulties. It is also extremely helpful for her to have people still value and remember Jonathan’s life. Chris is also an extremely optimistic person. She says she is positive because of her husband, her daily devotionals, having coffee with her friends, doing things that make her happy, like crafting, and helping others. Chris explained that to get through hard times she follows one thing, “trusting that God has a plan and will help us get through it. It might hurt, but we can get through