Posted 2:44 am Sunday, February 12, 2012
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Polite Teenager Needs A Stable, Forever Family
Mason is a creative young man, fascinated with drawing. He is in awe as he walks into the office of Tyler Architect Alan Roberts for a tour.
“I decided when I get to be an older age I want to be an architect,” Mason tells Alan.
Hearing what goes into designing and creating a building was of interest to Mason. “I thought it was rather amazing because of all the things you have to do in architecture.”
This 15-year-old is well-mannered and very polite and enjoys the outdoors. “Mason is your typical teenage boy,” said Ashley Gipson with Child Protective Services.
“I like basically all types of sports and I like listening to music.”
“I decided when I get to be an older age I want to be an architect,” Mason tells Alan.
Hearing what goes into designing and creating a building was of interest to Mason. “I thought it was rather amazing because of all the things you have to do in architecture.”
This 15-year-old is well-mannered and very polite and enjoys the outdoors. “Mason is your typical teenage boy,” said Ashley Gipson with Child Protective Services.
“I like basically all types of sports and I like listening to music.”
Mason turns 16 in just a few months and can't wait to start driving. “It doesn't scare me at all,” he said with a big smile. And he's looking forward to the privileges that go along with having a driver's license “to have more responsibility and along with that, having more freedom.”
Mason's life changed drastically about a year ago. The reason he is in foster care is not typical.
“It all started when my mom passed away and she died of a heart attack. I lived with her my whole life. That's the only person that knew me fully and completely, besides God of course,” explains Mason sadly.
Mason's life changed drastically about a year ago. The reason he is in foster care is not typical.
“It all started when my mom passed away and she died of a heart attack. I lived with her my whole life. That's the only person that knew me fully and completely, besides God of course,” explains Mason sadly.
Mason is looking for a forever family.
With no father around, Mason went to live with his grandmother. “Grandma passed away (three months) after my mom.”
Adding to his pain, Mason has been moved to several different foster homes, which means changing schools. “It's hard because you know one set of friends for so long and then you switch, like in just a split-second, and you have to make new friends all over again,” said Mason.
Adding to his pain, Mason has been moved to several different foster homes, which means changing schools. “It's hard because you know one set of friends for so long and then you switch, like in just a split-second, and you have to make new friends all over again,” said Mason.
Despite the instability, Mason keeps a level head. “You know, sometimes there are rough patches and you get behind but, other than that, I'm doing real good in school making A's and B's.”
Mason has been through a lot in a short period of time. He needs an understanding family who can provide him with guidance, structure, stability and routine as he begins the next phase of his life.
Ashley said, “Just like a 1-year-old or a 2-year-old who needs a forever home, Mason needs a forever home also.”
To learn more about Mason, join Gillian Sheridan for her “Children are a Gift” report, Tuesday night on CBS 19 ten @ 10. You can also find information on CBS19.tv and tylerpaper.com.
Mason has been through a lot in a short period of time. He needs an understanding family who can provide him with guidance, structure, stability and routine as he begins the next phase of his life.
Ashley said, “Just like a 1-year-old or a 2-year-old who needs a forever home, Mason needs a forever home also.”
To learn more about Mason, join Gillian Sheridan for her “Children are a Gift” report, Tuesday night on CBS 19 ten @ 10. You can also find information on CBS19.tv and tylerpaper.com.
