Being called mom: Orcutt mother shares journey to motherhood through adoption

Lompoc Record | April 4, 2023
By Lisa Andre

Being called “mom” is not something that is taken for granted, especially for Sara Fernandez. In 2017, Ezra was born and soon after the first to give Fernandez the title “mom.” Due to complications from his premature birth, Ezra passed away at only seven months old. The Fernandez’s have since fostered and adopted another child, Lucas, with Angels Foster Care They now honor Ezra’s life with the Lionheart Legacy Fund, supporting fostered children with specialized needs.