Psalm 68:5-6 says, "God sets the lonely in families," not "God sets the lonely in shelters." I've seen this video multiple times, but can't help but break down every time I hear the part about the 2 year old crying for his bubba. I put my children in their shoes and it just feeds the fire in my soul to help these children and these families. Please watch and share. For more information, visit 111project.org
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
1 church, 1 family, 1 purpose
Psalm 68:5-6 says, "God sets the lonely in families," not "God sets the lonely in shelters." I've seen this video multiple times, but can't help but break down every time I hear the part about the 2 year old crying for his bubba. I put my children in their shoes and it just feeds the fire in my soul to help these children and these families. Please watch and share. For more information, visit 111project.org
111 Project from Shawn McEntyre on Vimeo.
111 Project from Shawn McEntyre on Vimeo.
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Tired Mama said...
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Hi there,
I came across your blog while compulsively searching for foster care blogs that kind of "looked like my family" :) We are a Jesus-loving, military family with 3 kids under 7 and we are in the final stages of getting our foster care license.
Our state generally discourages foster-adopt placements and is oriented almost exclusively on reunification and family placement (it happens of course, but I think they just want to make sure that foster families are on board with reunification from the get go).
My main dilemma right now, is that as we wait for our license and eventual placements, I am feeling that perhaps we should be trying (or not NOT trying) for another baby. Our state doesn't have any prohibitions on pregnancy or age requirements for kids already in the home; I am feeling very conflicted. I love kids and want more. My baby is 2. I love being pregnant, giving birth, nursing, etc. I want a big family and am not getting any younger. Then there is the other part of me that has been set on fire with a desire to care for the fatherless that feels like "making" a baby is irresponsible because we could be caring for orphans.
There seems to be a limited number of mixed bio/foster/adopt families out there, and I was just really curious if this was something you have ever struggled with and/or what your thoughts were on this subject. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Sara -
November 19, 2012 8:24 PM
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Aspiring Foster Mama said...
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Hi Sara! Your state's policy sounds very similar to ours. We were told that they reunify 80% of the time and it really is a load of bull because they include the reunifications that fail. We were told early on to never mention adoption before a worker does. On to your main dilemma though... I knew that after my 3rd bio that I was DONE birthing children and I haven't had any desire since. Maybe because ever since my youngest turned 2, we've had babies in the home. What I would do if I were you is wait until after you get your first placement and see if that desire is still there. I know that Mama Foster just had a bio baby in the middle of fostering. Have you read any of her blog? Seek God's will and He will answer!! :) Can't wait to read your first blog post! -Elizabeth
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November 29, 2012 6:41 PM
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Hi there,
I came across your blog while compulsively searching for foster care blogs that kind of "looked like my family" :) We are a Jesus-loving, military family with 3 kids under 7 and we are in the final stages of getting our foster care license.
Our state generally discourages foster-adopt placements and is oriented almost exclusively on reunification and family placement (it happens of course, but I think they just want to make sure that foster families are on board with reunification from the get go).
My main dilemma right now, is that as we wait for our license and eventual placements, I am feeling that perhaps we should be trying (or not NOT trying) for another baby. Our state doesn't have any prohibitions on pregnancy or age requirements for kids already in the home; I am feeling very conflicted. I love kids and want more. My baby is 2. I love being pregnant, giving birth, nursing, etc. I want a big family and am not getting any younger. Then there is the other part of me that has been set on fire with a desire to care for the fatherless that feels like "making" a baby is irresponsible because we could be caring for orphans.
There seems to be a limited number of mixed bio/foster/adopt families out there, and I was just really curious if this was something you have ever struggled with and/or what your thoughts were on this subject. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Sara
Hi Sara! Your state's policy sounds very similar to ours. We were told that they reunify 80% of the time and it really is a load of bull because they include the reunifications that fail. We were told early on to never mention adoption before a worker does. On to your main dilemma though... I knew that after my 3rd bio that I was DONE birthing children and I haven't had any desire since. Maybe because ever since my youngest turned 2, we've had babies in the home. What I would do if I were you is wait until after you get your first placement and see if that desire is still there. I know that Mama Foster just had a bio baby in the middle of fostering. Have you read any of her blog? Seek God's will and He will answer!! :) Can't wait to read your first blog post! -Elizabeth
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