These last 4 weeks have been a whirl wind at our house! We have gone from a family of 3 to a family of 5 once again. In our home I typically like to stay around 4 kids. That is what works best for us. I have also learned quite a few lessons from my little ones over the last 4 weeks,
Roughly 4 weeks ago we had to make the hard decision about not opening our home up to a little guy that we once had. This was the 2nd call I had received and at the time of the first call, our home was full. That was not the case this time! Both Joe and I love this child very much but, do to other circumstances and looking at all the dynamics we felt it was best to say no.
Saying No, is not always a bad thing! When we said no. We said yes to 2 little boys. These boys where very sweet and rough but, put into a stable home flourished. Yesterday, we got the call that they would be moving with family. This is great! As the boys where getting packed. The oldest said, "I don't want to go. I like here." Even though he knew he was going with family.
I packed the boys up and helped put them in the car. I gave them both hugs and kisses. They both where smiling and happy. I knew that they would be happy where they were going. It would just take that adjustment time.
That evening we decided to take our son and our little foster care girl to the movies. When children leave it is not only hard on them but, the ones left behind. The ones left behind don't understand why they do not get to too. We went and saw Zootopia. It was a funny movie but, both my husband and I agreed it had a little to much adult humor in it. The message of the movie was great however.
On our way home. Our little FC Girl says from the back seat, "I will miss you guys when I am gone." While these last 4 weeks have been a roller coaster of adjustment, life, adjustment. I am reminded of why we do this! Every time they feel safe, loved, cared for and taught something new. We win! Every night when we sit at the table and eat dinner together and say 3 things we are Thankful for, we win! Every Sunday when we attend church and they are taught how loved they are and that, they where created for something so much more then their circumstances. We win!
Over and over in the Bible we see how much God loves children. Mark 10:13-16 says; "People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it."And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them."
What a great calling to be a parent, Foster parent, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle or whatever your role may be. To teach them and truly make an impact on our world.
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