Foster Parent’s Take on Abortion
Last week, on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, New York passed new legislation allowing late-term abortion and protecting access to abortions even if Roe…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Tag: foster care
2019 New Year’s Resolutions
I don’t care what anyone says. I like the idea of New Year’s resolutions. It’s a time to take inventory of your life, count your…
Instant Family from a Foster Parent’s Perspective
I had the opportunity to watch Instant Family in theaters this week. If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, it follows the journey…
Christmas Cards Ideas for Fostering Families
It’s that time of year where people start thinking about sending out Christmas cards with photos of the family. If that’s part of your season’s greetings…
Wonder: Fostering and My Child’s Backseat Role
I watched the 2017 movie “Wonder” last night about a little boy entering middle school with a facial deformity. It’s a story about bullying, perseverance…
Ooh Child
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a song I sing to the kids: “Ooh Child” by The Five Stairsteps. It’s an old 70’s song…
Happy Halloween
What would you do if you knew you only had one month with the people you love? How about one week? Would you pack in…
My Invisible Children
With the possibility (let’s be honest, probability) of the children leaving, I’ve had this inner desire to make them more real to the outside world…
Please Be Greater
I’ve been pondering the idea of a God that is greater. We were informed this week that the kids will likely be moved to…
Where’s the Peace?
I try to be careful not to say or think things that will make me feel foolish in hindsight. As a foster parent, that means…
