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    Tony and Lauren Dungy Have Fostered 100 Children: They're 'in Crisis' and 'Need a Home'

    Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy and his wife Lauren told NBC's Today Show this week that they have fostered more than 100 children thanks to a decision they made to never turn away a child in need.

    "We love children. Children are our passion, and we just believe that we can pour into them and just help them, guide them through life," Lauren Dungy said.

    "We made that decision early on that when we were going to foster children, we wouldn't say 'no,' because we know the children are in crisis and they need a home," she added. "They need stability. They need love. So we opened our doors to the kids, and we've had over 100 children walk through our door."



    Lauren Dungy is an early childhood education specialist and a former teacher. Tony is an NBC football analyst and retired coach who formerly led the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both are Christian.

    They recently released a book they co-authored, Uncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful Life. Tony Dungy said their goal with the book is to "encourage people to let God lead."

    Faith is at the heart of their daily lives, Lauren Dungy said.

    "It's definitely the driving force in our life," she said. "We begin each day in prayer together, talking to the Lord, and that just really jumpstarts our day. Prayer is very important, and faith is what keeps us together and keeps us going – guides our path."

    They discuss their family in the book. They're the parents of 11 children – a number that includes adopted children and foster children. Tony Dungy joked that parenting a large number of kids is easier because he and Lauren each led large groups as a coach and a teacher.

    "I think it's a matter of just being prepared for them and knowing they're going to happen," he said, referencing the many times he's received a call from social services asking if the Dungys can take in another child. "And for us, that's how it's been when we've registered as foster parents. That's the first thing that's happened – 'Hey, we've got an emergency situation, can you do this?' And you have to say, 'Yes, we're willing' – and those are some of the most fun ones."

    Tony and Lauren Dungy Have Fostered 100 Children: They're 'in Crisis' and 'Need a Home' - Michael Foust

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    Not to mention he is NOT politically correct. He will call out pastors on twitter for supporting abortion.

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    My hat is off to them both!!!!! I've heard him speak of all the different types of things they have dealt with. One of the children they adopted is completely "normal" in every way except he has some neurological disorders that cause him to burn and hurt himself. The neurological disorder causes him to not have the same nerve sensations he should have so he can reach in the oven and pull something out barehanded and not feel anything. They had to watch him 24/7 to keep him from hurting himself. This is only one of the children they have adopted.
    They are both such an inspiration! We have fostered several kiddos and have one adopted child that I can't even imagine life without her. But I had a limit. It's incredibly painful to see the ones you pour your life and heart and home out for that make terrible choices for themselves. It's just the most painful thing ever. You cannot help but get emotionally attached and involved.
    God bless both of them for all they have done for these kids! May they have rich rewards here and in heaven!!!

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    For awhile he lived here in our town. I saw him at the Walgreens down the street from us.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joy View Post
    My hat is off to them both!!!!! I've heard him speak of all the different types of things they have dealt with. One of the children they adopted is completely "normal" in every way except he has some neurological disorders that cause him to burn and hurt himself. The neurological disorder causes him to not have the same nerve sensations he should have so he can reach in the oven and pull something out barehanded and not feel anything. They had to watch him 24/7 to keep him from hurting himself. This is only one of the children they have adopted.
    They are both such an inspiration! We have fostered several kiddos and have one adopted child that I can't even imagine life without her. But I had a limit. It's incredibly painful to see the ones you pour your life and heart and home out for that make terrible choices for themselves. It's just the most painful thing ever. You cannot help but get emotionally attached and involved.
    God bless both of them for all they have done for these kids! May they have rich rewards here and in heaven!!!
    My brother & his wife have 3 great foster kids. They now have guardianship. It's unimaginable what those kids endured.

    My hat is off to everyone who helps these kids

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