Today marks two years of being an approved foster family!
I remember the day incredibly well. We were approved on a Friday. They decided to wait the weekend and bring us our first placement on Monday. Little did I know, the babe they had in mind would spend the weekend at the home of a friend of mine before making their way over to us that Monday, as promised.
And that child changed our lives.
Not only because that kid was totally awesome.
Not only because we spent a good chunk of hospital time together, one where we actually almost lost that precious life.
Not only because there was an unshakable bond formed.
But because, like mothers often say about their oldest child, this baby made us a foster family.
So on a day like today, I am so incredibly grateful we took the leap to start fostering children, and I am SO grateful for our Morsel.
💔 Goodness I miss that kid.
Foster care has proven to be incredibly challenging while somehow managing to be so fulfilling and precious. Nothing about it is easy or simple, but its terribly important and a huge need. Its messy and broken, of course, but to even have a small part to play in possibly bringing something smooth or beautiful to someone’s life is all worth it. The system may be broken, but these kids don’t have to be.
Two years in. I hear that tends to be the cutoff where many foster families burn out. And I see why. So we pray for endurance and the strength from Christ to cover us!
Onward we go!!