Our first foster placement
Congrats! I hate that foster homes are needed but, my heart rejoices when I learn of new families willing to open their homes to those most in need. Thank you!
My wife and I fostered almost 4 years, 14 placements/12 kids in that time. Adopted 3 boys in Nov. 18 and closed our home, we're at the max of 6.
Which agency are you with? Do they offer support groups? Community is very important when fostering. It's not like parenting your own bio children and there are a number of reasons for this. If you haven't found a community or support group yet, I'd urge you too. I'll PM you my number, I'm just south of you in Melissa. Call anytime. Have questions, need prayer or, just tired and want to talk to someone whose ridden the roller coaster, give me a shout.
Ouch, you're spot on. It's not about us. My wife and I have grown as people, Christians, parents, we've learned empathy to an extent I didn't know possible. We've learned to love others like we never have before. These are all things we didn't expect but pale in comparison to the fact that during a period of 12 different kids lives, they were safe, loved and cared for. Regardless of the burden it may or may not be, that is what is important.
OP, it is hard, the roller coaster of fostering will test you, your faith, your faith in people and quite possibly your marriage. But, I promise you, it is worth it. That little one is worth it.
I'll get off my soapbox now but, I'll end with this quote I found when I was ready to quit fostering after 4 months.
"Your No will be harder on Them than your Yes will ever be on You".
Congrats! I hate that foster homes are needed but, my heart rejoices when I learn of new families willing to open their homes to those most in need. Thank you!
My wife and I fostered almost 4 years, 14 placements/12 kids in that time. Adopted 3 boys in Nov. 18 and closed our home, we're at the max of 6.
Which agency are you with? Do they offer support groups? Community is very important when fostering. It's not like parenting your own bio children and there are a number of reasons for this. If you haven't found a community or support group yet, I'd urge you too. I'll PM you my number, I'm just south of you in Melissa. Call anytime. Have questions, need prayer or, just tired and want to talk to someone whose ridden the roller coaster, give me a shout.
Ouch, you're spot on. It's not about us. My wife and I have grown as people, Christians, parents, we've learned empathy to an extent I didn't know possible. We've learned to love others like we never have before. These are all things we didn't expect but pale in comparison to the fact that during a period of 12 different kids lives, they were safe, loved and cared for. Regardless of the burden it may or may not be, that is what is important.
OP, it is hard, the roller coaster of fostering will test you, your faith, your faith in people and quite possibly your marriage. But, I promise you, it is worth it. That little one is worth it.
I'll get off my soapbox now but, I'll end with this quote I found when I was ready to quit fostering after 4 months.
"Your No will be harder on Them than your Yes will ever be on You".
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