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Stevenson Oaks now carries the Reverend’s name just like he carried the message of hope to the Fort Worth area centuries ago. To further commemorate his impact, a metal sculpture of the circuit rider was erected at the entry of the building as a permanent fixture and nod to how his story intertwines with Stevenson Oaks. Additionally, an art piece is now featured in the main hallway connecting all Stevenson Oaks neighborhoods.
Over the course of many years, the family cared for a total of sixty-two babies. “They all had their own stories and they each took a part of our hearts with them. But we learned very quickly how to be so excited when they were placed with a family because they were with their forever home and that’s where they needed to be. There always was another waiting for our home, to be cared for and loved,” shared Sandy Heinrich.
When Ken retired in 2005, he knew exactly what he wanted to do, help veterans. He connected with a World War II veteran from his church who introduced him to The Success Program, a special ministry sponsored by the Prison Chaplaincy program and specifically designed to help them re-enter society after serving their sentence.