Resilience
This is the 3rd year I’ve had my own garden on my own land. Whenever I’m out there, I have such a deep appreciation of…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Tag: still orphans
Fostering Memes for Tough Days
One thing I don’t talk about enough is the power of laughter and positive thinking in this journey. There are a lot of twists and…
Foster Care Grants
I hear a lot of foster families ask questions about saving money and being able to afford all those extra expenses that come with fostering. …
Part Two: You Know You’re a Foster Parent When
One of my most viewed posts is “You Know You’re a Foster Parent When…” I wrote that about a year ago and have since thought…
10 Reasons Why My Husband is a Great Foster Dad
Today is Father’s Day, and with that, I wanted to write something to honor my husband. Not only is he an amazing father to our…
What is it Really Like?
We’ve had our infant foster daughter for some time now, and I haven’t posted a single update on how things are going with her. Part…
Titles and Mother’s Day
I watched the 2016 film Mother’s Day over the weekend. The movie was a conglomerate of different family situations weaved into one story, much like Love…
Discounts and Special Offers for Foster Families
We all know that fostering costs money. Many foster parents end up using their own money to provide for their foster children, so it’s nice…
Our Family
May is National Foster Care Month! To kick things off, I wanted to share a piece of writing from an 18 year old who was…
The 20 Year Impact of One Gift
The story below is shared anonymously with permission by a former foster youth. When I was 9, I was removed from my alcoholic…
