b'PHOTOS BY CHRIS CLANCYBrady Bunch family now bustled with the energy She fulfilled his wish by answering an advertisement Grandma Lorraine Schroepferof 10 children. In time, 25 grandchildren came along; in a Catholic magazine to sponsor a child in need. Shes sends cards and small gifts toshe also has 14 great-grandchildren, with another on been adopting such children ever since, helping them children she sponsors throughPartnering With The Poor.the way.build a brighter future.Though the Society of Mary has no connection to I dont think we can fully understand what a dif-Sleepy Eye, the Blessed Mother herself is well-repre- ference it makes in a childs life, she said. They aresented. Schroepfer belongs to St. Marys Parish and all Gods beautiful people. You know they are soparticipates in Rosary processions to the nearby grateful. And you know you are serving the Lord.Marian Schoenstatt Shrine. While she acknowledges the need is great, GrandmaAt age 79, Grandma Lorraines love for her family Lorraine appreciates how Partnering With The Pooroverflows into the lives of children in need. For offers a personal approach to positive change.decades, her small, regular donationsinspired by You find yourself saying, I cant help all of them,her mothers support of missions years agohave but I can help that one and make a difference to thathelped poor children around the world, even before one. And then maybe another one. And then youPartnering With The Poor came into her life. never know how many you will sponsor!It all started in 1975 when her son asked his singleMom for a brother. How could she say no to that? Kevin Conway is a freelance writer from Bloomington, Ind.marianist.com/donate 19'