I am Yours
I remember the day my husband proposed. We had been dating long distance, and he had just given up being with his family and moved…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Category: Fostering
Still Orphan’s Liebster Award
I have been nominated for a Liebster Award, which is really the equivalent of receiving a chain letter in middle school because it’s an award…
Fostering: I Wish I Had Known
Hindsight is 20/20. Below is a list of things I would happily go back in time and tell myself at the very beginning of my…
Don’t Assume
Don’t Assume That… I’m a saint. Just because I’m a foster parent doesn’t mean that I’m perfect, and it certainly doesn’t make me better than…
Corrie ten Boom
This week as I’ve been struggling with being a foster parent, I turned to the story of Corrie ten Boom for inspiration. She represents so…
My Story Monday: It Started with a Dream
“My Story Monday” is a weekly segment where foster parents anonymously share their stories, tips, and advice. It is intended to encourage prospective foster parents…
My Story Monday: Fostering to Foster
“My Story Monday” is a weekly segment where foster parents anonymously share their stories, tips, and advice. It is intended to encourage prospective foster parents…
On the Florida Shootings: A Christian Teacher’s Thoughts
The nation was stunned earlier this week as news was received of yet another school shooting. 17 lives were taken in Parkland, Florida at the…
Meeting Cultural Needs of Native American Children in Care
Recently, I was able to connect with two women who were willing to give me tips and suggestions on meeting cultural needs of Native American…
Should I Buy That Headband From China?
One of the more difficult facets of being a foster parent is the inability to make plans. I’m not much of a planner, but even…
