A few months ago, we listened to paper crackling amongst our large family opening presents by the Christmas tree. I watched in awe, our two babies in flannel sleepers open their stockings with giggles and smiles. This past week, we watched our youngest baby girl take her first step. It is so neat to realize… Continue reading An Update From This Foster Mama’s Heart
We Made It To Spring!
Five months has passed since I wrote last. The last time I was on here, I had a working computer, it was snowing outside and we had five children. It's now the beginning of May, and I now have a new computer, the buds are blooming outside, and oh yes...…. we have added another sweet… Continue reading We Made It To Spring!
More Than Expected
A Very Exciting And Overwhelming Update From This Foster Mama Nothing can prepare you in life for surprise news, shocking updates or wild outcomes. The last handful of months have been quite overwhelming for my husband and I. Not in a bad way, but in a 'Here is a huge assignment for you...... are you… Continue reading More Than Expected
Mission Dreamer
Have you ever had a huge dream so big that it actually scared you? Me too! ∼∼∼∼∼ I have a super big dream! ...... Actually, it's a whole handful of smaller dreams wrapped together to make one BIG dream!. Multiple different things that I hope to get my hands on, and accomplish. So many big… Continue reading Mission Dreamer
5 Ways We Can Pray For Foster Children
Being a small child, or young adult and in the foster care system can be one of the scariest experiences in life to say the least. This month is 'Child Abuse Prevention' month. Particularly on Wednesday October 24th, we are wearing purple to show our support, and collectively speak up and share the message that child… Continue reading 5 Ways We Can Pray For Foster Children
New Eyes
I grew up in a safe and wonderful environment. I had (and still have) parents who love me, and care for me dearly. I never experienced any repercussions of drug, alcohol, sexual or verbal abuse. -I was never a foster child.- That doesn't mean I didn't experience hurt, or loneliness or even horrible habits, but… Continue reading New Eyes
Grace For The Homeschool Mom
Grace For The Homeschool Mom - Actually, Grace for ALL Moms Really I'm a pretty orderly person. I love lists, I get excited about schedules, and having things in order for my large family puts a huge smile on my face - I'm not kidding, I literally feel like my heart is smiling! But let's… Continue reading Grace For The Homeschool Mom
Do not neglect
There was a time over twelve years ago that I cried out to God for just one baby. That crying out lasted four long years, (in other words, infertility is horrible!) Everything seems to take longer while you are waiting for something, especially something like a precious human. We all have trouble waiting for things… Continue reading Do not neglect
The Messy, The Awkward and The Beautiful of Foster Care
I have to tell you ...... I have never sweat so much in my life, until I entered the foster care world. There, I said it. But I'm just being real with everyone. With foster parenting, certain appointments get me nervous, some phone calls make me gulp and most meetings on the most part make… Continue reading The Messy, The Awkward and The Beautiful of Foster Care
True Rest
I'm pretty sure that in the last few months I am averaging only 1-3 hours of sleep a night right now, if that. (Sigh....) Five children, one teething baby. The nights aren't exactly my favourite right now. Please say I'm not alone! For some people this is OK, it's normal to not have a lot… Continue reading True Rest
