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Saturday, March 28, 2009

I am always surprised how many people tell me that "They have always wanted to do foster care, but..." after I tell them Ben and I are about to be licensed.

Can you imagine what a different world this would be if there wasn't a "but" on the end of those sentences?

6 comments:

gram said...: I agree but it does take a special person to be a foster mom because those children require someone to really love them and care for them and not there for just the money. (which I know is not much but I also know individuals that did it for the wrong reasons); March 28, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Alyssa said...: So true!! It does definitely need to be the right people though. I know you agree with that:). It takes special people, and I believe as Christians that it is a calling by God!!

Are you all ready now and waiting?? We are still praying for your kids!

Love you guys:); March 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Leah Wentzel said...: shortly after we get back from florida it should be official :); March 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Rebekah said...: I'm with you on this. I can't tell you how many people tell us the same thing about adopting someday....We always smile and nod....and think, "There's not a chance." I wish it could be different...that orphan was a foreign word...that foster care wasn't needed....Big Sigh. One (or five) kid(s) at a time, Leah. That's what WE can do....and we'll see what God will do.; March 28, 2009 at 8:55 PM
the johnson crew said...: especially if they are all believers! that would be awesome!; March 31, 2009 at 6:00 PM
amanda said...: yes, true. but like gram said...it takes a special person to be able to do it. there are many challenges--and to do it well and be a benefit to those children, takes a gift. just like youth leading and pastoring, not everyone is called to do be in that position. I'm glad you two were!; April 1, 2009 at 11:54 AM