Why I believe in adoption
Although my early years were not like the ordinary or “normal” childhoods that our society is used to hearing about, I thoroughly enjoyed mine. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Foster Care & adoption
Co-parenting with birth parents
Becoming a foster parent comes with many responsibilities. There are the obvious, of course — doctor appointments to get to, therapists to see, meetings with the caseworker, and the biggest of all…parenting a child. … Continue reading →
Giving up perfect
When we became foster parents, one of the most daunting parts was the feeling I needed to be perfect. No one ever imposed this on me – it was my own, unrealistic idea. When I think back to our first … Continue reading →
Done fostering? Maybe. Done engaging? Never.
Seven years, six placements, three adoptions, four kiddos we’ve provided respite care for … these are the numbers that reflect our time as foster parents. Yet our time in foster care is so much more than just numbers. Our time … Continue reading →
The gift of saying ‘yes’ to foster care
She was my Mother’s Day present. My husband, Jordan, had planned to send me away for a whole day to myself. Our three very young boys, one adopted through foster care and two biological, were a … Continue reading →
Answering questions about becoming a foster or adoptive parent
Are you thinking about becoming a foster or adoptive parent? Do you have questions or want to know what it’s really like? I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Facebook Live broadcast where I discussed the rewarding experiences … Continue reading →
Finding the motivation to continue being a foster parent
Being a foster parent has been one of the best things I have ever done with my life. It has opened my eyes and changed who I am. It has changed how my family looks, and how we love and … Continue reading →
Becoming a foster parent: A joy that changed my life forever
Ten years ago, I was not thinking about becoming a foster parent. I was busy taking care of my family and friends’ children. But then, my daughter became a teenager who no longer needed me in the same way, and … Continue reading →
Turn setbacks into comebacks: Advice for foster parents
Everyone loves a comeback. But it’s easy to forget that you can’t have a comeback without first having a setback. A failure. No one is immune from setbacks. Even someone who achieved as much as Abraham Lincoln faced his share … Continue reading →
Adopting our daughter and giving her a forever family
Almost a year ago we adopted our daughter, the girl who had been a part of our family for nearly four years. She came to us as a teeny tiny, vulnerable baby girl, and has grown into a slightly larger, even … Continue reading →