It's been awhile since I posted--mostly because we have taken in two extremely needy foster children, and our lives have been so intense lately! From therapy appointments to school schedules and homework, our lives have been turned upside down! These are the first two placements we have agreed to take on for a longer time… Continue reading Just a Foster Mom’s POV
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The Truth About Foster Care
Foster care is lonely. I won't lie to you about that. When you come home from the hospital with a brand new baby, everyone wants to stop by with meals and new outfits, so they can hold the baby. But in foster care, no one knows how to reach out. No one… Continue reading The Truth About Foster Care
Out of the Storm
And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: 12 And after the earthquake… Continue reading Out of the Storm
Children’s Book Review of Bella Gets Rescued
If you're looking for a sweet book about animals to read to your children, then I want to recommend Bella Gets Rescued by Ellie Wakeman. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a cat named Bella, who desperately needs to be rescued. However, Bella is unaware that she is even lost! As a loving family… Continue reading Children’s Book Review of Bella Gets Rescued
Book Review: The Assault
As an author, I appreciate when someone is willing to review my book, so I enjoy sharing what I am reading with all of you! Some books have been a let-down, but most of the time, I find authors who have a real talent at this writing gig. The latest book I've been reading is… Continue reading Book Review: The Assault
The Great Eclipse of 2017
If you were in the path of totality for the eclipse today, then you had a chance to see what I saw--God's amazing creation at work. It was awe-inspiring to watch as the moon slowly passed in front of the sun, almost completely blocking it out from the earth. There were rumors that there would… Continue reading The Great Eclipse of 2017
In a World of Fear: Think on These Things
I don't know about you, but this world is starting to get me down a little bit. As a mom of littles, it's hard to not let my imagination run wild with fear for their future. Social media feeds on hate and violence, and the stories that fill my inbox allow darkness to seep into… Continue reading In a World of Fear: Think on These Things
Love Wins
I wish that I could say that I am surprised by the hateful events of this weekend. But to be quite honest, this is becoming an all-too-common part of our American life. I am disgusted by it, yet it exists in the very fabric of our culture. Adults no longer know how to civilly… Continue reading Love Wins
May the Name of the LORD be Praised
My husband and I were gifted the chance to get away this weekend. We desperately needed to reconnect as both of our schedules have been so full this summer, it is hard to get time to just talk to each other! As we enjoyed our time together, I realized, again, just how blessed I truly… Continue reading May the Name of the LORD be Praised
As You Did It To One of the Least of These
In the past month and a half, we have had seven different children come and go from our home. We have loved them, and we have had to say goodbye as they go on to a long-term placement. It has been extremely hard to watch these kids, and it has been extremely rewarding. But every… Continue reading As You Did It To One of the Least of These
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