San Antonio, TX — In the wake of the catastrophic floods that ravaged Texas earlier this month, stories of loss have been heartbreaking — but some, like this one, have also revealed the depth of human kindness.
Among the victims of the July floods was a young girl, just 6 years old, who lost everything: her home, her safety, and both of her parents. For days, she sat in a crowded shelter, clutching the soaked remains of a stuffed bear and staring silently at the floor.
Witnesses say it was George and Norma’s longtime friends in the community who first told them about the girl’s story. The couple, who have long supported children’s causes and relief efforts in Texas, arranged to visit her privately.
“We didn’t want to make it a spectacle,” George later said quietly. “We just wanted her to feel loved.”
Norma, who has worked with children’s charities for years, reportedly knelt in front of the little girl and asked softly if she’d like to come home with them. The girl’s only response was to nod and throw her arms around Norma’s neck.
A Family, Not a Headline
In a brief statement issued through their spokesperson, the Straits said simply:
“This wasn’t charity. This was family. We hope we can give her back a little piece of what she’s lost.”
The family asked for privacy as the little girl adjusts to her new home on the Straits’ Texas ranch.
Fans Praise Their Kindness
News of the adoption spread quickly, and while the Straits did not seek publicity, fans flooded social media with admiration:
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“George Strait doesn’t just sing about love and family — he lives it.”
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“This is the kind of quiet kindness the world needs right now.”
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“That little girl couldn’t be in better hands.”
A History of Giving Back
For decades, George and Norma Strait have been deeply involved in philanthropy, from disaster relief to children’s hospitals and military families. The couple have donated millions through the Jenifer Strait Foundation, established in memory of their late daughter.
This latest act of love, say those who know them, is simply who they are.
Love After Loss
For a little girl who thought she’d lost everything, the future now holds the promise of a home, a family, and the kind of love she thought she’d never feel again.
As one shelter worker who witnessed the moment said:
“In the middle of all that loss, they reminded us that love always finds a way.”