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Mary cooks, cleans houses and restaurants, and is a home health aide for the homebound, like 115 year old Susie Brunson.

Ms. Toomer brings her grandkids on the job with her, so that they know the meaning and value of work. A harsh taskmaster, she will not permit any of her kids to resort to welfare.

Mary Toomer, with her grandchilren at Sunday service. The 54 year old woman who, until two years ago couldn't read or write, has supported her own kids working four concurrent jobs, while prodding them into college.

The day of discovery. Though at first he didn't recognize the woman with blonde hair, Jimi soon pushed weeping into his mother's arms.

In Houston, TX, Kara's first look at that someone who might be her son. Surveillance was kept up by staff of the American Association for Lost Children, when Kara's husband was located.

A formal portrait, one of the few reminders Kara kept of her son. For almost seven years, through ups and downs in her life, the search continued.

Kara's son Jimi was four when her ex-husband abducted him. She lived with the fear that she might never see him again.

Mr. and Mrs. Foran, after 'training' the girls to wives and mothers, at the wedding day of Nancy Marie, 24. She is the first child to leave home.

One hundred percent of my world is my family say Mr. Foran who, with his wife, educates many of his kids at home. Each day begins with prayers and the pledge of allegiance.

Ed Foran, unchallenged leader and spiritual guide of his fourteen children, on the lookout at the beach.