Gratitude Wall
Celebrating the Spirit of Gratitude
SFM has some of the most caring and supportive staff. Each of you brings something unique and special to our organization — and together, you touch lives every day. We are truly grateful you’re here! 💛
As we continue our journey through the year, we’re entering the season of gratitude, and giving.
We invite you to take a moment to reflect and share what you’re thankful for.
You can submit as many times as you like — there’s so much to be thankful for!
Thank you for making SFM such a wonderful and inspiring place to work.
What are you most grateful for?
Submissions
Tiffany Lilly
On April 8, 2025, my family and I experienced a devastating fire that completely changed our lives. During one of the hardest moments we’ve ever faced, my coworkers and community members stepped in with love, support, and compassion that I will never forget. From comforting words, donations, prayers, meals, and simply checking on us — every act of kindness helped us get through a time of fear and uncertainty.
Your support reminded me that SFM is not just a workplace — it is truly a family. The community around us showed the same kindness, proving that even in the hardest moments, we are surrounded by people who genuinely care.
As we reflect on what we are thankful for, I am especially grateful for each of you who stood by my family. Your kindness meant more than I can ever express.
Terra Owens
I am deeply grateful for my relationship with God, my family, and the incredible colleagues I have the privilege of working alongside at SFM. I am especially thankful for our mission and the profound impact this agency has made on the lives of the families and children we serve.
Sean S.
I’m most grateful for the continued efforts everyone is applying towards helping children and Families in need. Even when those families don’t see the work we do as helpful.
Sheila Seiler
I’m most grateful for family, friends and good health.
Carisa
I am SO thankful for my health!
Cristian Garcia
I am grateful for my family as they are truly a gift that fills my life with love, strength, and joy. Thank you for walking with me, uplifting me, and loving me in ways that words can barely describe.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1
Ana R.
I’m almost grateful for having a job, my wonderful family, finishing school. But most of all I’m grateful for having a God who is always by my side..
Jessica
I’m grateful for:
My cats
My supportive team members
My family
My car
FCT & Saint Francis and the healing it provides to children and families!!
Jessica
I’m grateful for:
My cats
My supportive team members
My family
My car
FCT & Saint Francis and the healing it provides to children and families!!
Lindy Lyles
Health, Family, Friends and a great work team!
Evangela Jackson
I’m most grateful for life, my children, grandchildren, and family. I am also grateful for my Saint Francis family. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
Heather Eubanks
I am so incredibly grateful and blessed to have happy and healthy children, a husband that is supportive and a community that loves me.
Gina Pierce
I’m most grateful for my family! My husband of 25+ years and 3 perfectly imperfect kids that all put up with my wild ideas!
Carissa Bollhoefner
God allowed me to be a mother when I physically couldn’t. I have been blessed through adoption twice and continue to foster!
Findley Guerra
I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to grow here — not just in skill, but in confidence, purpose, and direction. Over the last year and a half, I’ve felt myself truly thriving, and that isn’t something I say lightly. This job has stretched me, challenged me, and also supported me in ways that have changed me for the better. I’m grateful that God placed me exactly where I needed to be, surrounded by people who believe in the work we do and in each other. Being part of a team that shows up with heart, compassion, and dedication every single day is something I don’t take for granted. Thank you to everyone who has poured into me, encouraged me, and given me space to grow. I’m thankful to be here, to contribute, and to continue walking this journey with all of you.
Scott Kuhn
I am grateful for my brain. Because of the way I’m wired, I am able to see things others do not. It works well for me in my job as a compliance tech!
I am thankful for my poor eyesight and sinus issues. With these I choose to rely totally on God and can appreciate the good things He gives me.
Marla Dies
I am grateful for the Kinship Department. Keep up the great work! So proud of all of you.
Brandi Benetich
This year has been a challenging one and so this year I am very thankful for the work that we do, and I am extremely thankful that I get another year of laughter and love with my family.
Clara P.
I am most grateful for being able to spend time with my child everyday now that I am back at SFM. Working from home and not outside of the home on second shift I am able to spend every night with him. I am also so thankful for my family. We have worked so hard to be where we are this year and it has not been without struggles.
Kyra Williams, RN
My health.
Cassie Allen
I am most grateful for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am thankful for my family, I have been most blessed. I am thankful for my career at SFM. I believe the work we do is so important, and we truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve. I am thankful for strong leadership, who lead with transparency, integrity, and heart. I am thankful for my teams, you are all so amazing, and I am so thankful and appreciate each and every one of you. I am so thankful for our foster and adoptive families. I am so thankful to be a part of our mission and everything we do.
Alondra Jimenez
I am most grateful for my children and Husband. I am also grateful for the opportunity to work with an organization that helps the most vulnerable in our community.
Leigh Thompson
I am grateful for my family and their health. I am thankful to have found such a great company to work with am feel blessed each day.
Stasha Meyer
I am most grateful for my family and the time we get to spend together, the traditions we carry on, and the memories we make!
Tandi Kilgore
I am so grateful for my job at St Francis. It has allowed me to have a purpose again and give back to those in need. Serving children is my all time favorite thing to do. I am thankful for all the amazing people I have met.
Sandy Huddleston
Family
Sandy Huddleston
My SFM Team!
Sandy Huddleston
My husband <3
Angel Thaw
My 3 biggest gratitude are the ones closest to my heart and the ones that mean the most to me!
My daughter – my world! there aren’t enough words to describe how much I love her and how thankful I am for her! She is My heart, My purpose and My greatest joy!!
My mom – the woman I admire, respect and look up to the most my rock my role model and the strongest woman I know
My core group of friends- my chosen family- they fill my life with laughter, comfort and love. I couldn’t imagine doing this thing called life without them in it.
I’m truly blessed and thankful every single day for each one of these people who make my world better place!
Jennifer Frazier
My ten grandchildren in this picture with my dad. They bring so much joy to my life.
Jennifer Frazier
My five beautiful daughters. They are also my best friends. And without them I wouldn’t have my amazing grandchildren!
Jennifer Frazier
My two kitties Lilo and Diva. Although they drive me crazy at times, they keep me company since I work from home. They are so loving and cuddly.
Jennifer Frazier
I am also very grateful for the Comp & Benefits Team and for my job here at SFM. This has really been the best three years. We all work together so well and have such great leadership. So thankful to work for such a great organization who truly cares about their people!
Yvonne Nachtigal
I am most grateful for the time I was able to spend with family over the thanksgiving holiday. I am thankful to be able work for an organization working to do good for the vulnerable. I am thankful for all of the many ways we as humans have developed to give and receive gratitude, kindness, and love. It is a beautiful thing to find the helpers in every facet of your life.
