This little one who is here now will not remember us or his time here. There really is no way to prepare a little one for this situation.

He has grown and recovered so much here. I see glimpses of the fruit of what he has learned with us, and that encourages me. I know he cannot remember us because he is too young. I do hope some of the lessons of our home will go with him deep in his heart. Just a few off the top of my head:

1. Families do not hurt one another.
2. Saying "please","thank you", and "I'm sorry" is important
3. It's okay to trust and love other people.
4. Be thankful to God for our food. (he has started bowing his head when we pray, too precious)
5. "Jesus Loves Me this I know for the Bible tells me so".
6. You are wonderful and special and priceless.


I love being a foster mom. It is hard. Helping a child even start to recover from abuse or negleect is overwhelming. But having a front row seat to see them laugh, love, and grow without reservation is worth the hard. Knowing they have experienced a loving family during their formative years gives me hope That they may break the cycle of abuse that often exists. Foster care has opened a part of our hearts that we did not know existed. Such a wonderful blessing.