Happy Halloween
What would you do if you knew you only had one month with the people you love? How about one week? Would you pack in…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Tag: foster care
My Invisible Children
With the possibility (let’s be honest, probability) of the children leaving, I’ve had this inner desire to make them more real to the outside world…
Please Be Greater
I’ve been pondering the idea of a God that is greater. We were informed this week that the kids will likely be moved to…
Where’s the Peace?
I try to be careful not to say or think things that will make me feel foolish in hindsight. As a foster parent, that means…
In Light of Eternity
I heard a broadcast a while ago about how your parenting changes if you shift your focus from parenting in-the-moment to parenting in the light of…
My Story Monday: Our Undoing
My Story Monday is a series sharing the anonymous journeys of foster parents across the country. I’ve been very excited about this series as a…
Stepping into the Dark Space of Uncertainty
Below is a beautiful account by Stacey Gagnon on the adoption of her son: It was a moment snapped in our backyard shortly after…
Resilience
This is the 3rd year I’ve had my own garden on my own land. Whenever I’m out there, I have such a deep appreciation of…
Fostering Memes for Tough Days
One thing I don’t talk about enough is the power of laughter and positive thinking in this journey. There are a lot of twists and…
Foster Care Grants
I hear a lot of foster families ask questions about saving money and being able to afford all those extra expenses that come with fostering. …
