I am often asked how my children have adjusted to being a foster family. Sometimes I sense some concern in the voices of caring friends. We definitely have lost some of the protective bubble that we were able to live in before we entered the world of foster care. I have had to have conversations with my elementary age children about abuse, domestic violence, court systems, birth families, and the effects of poor choices. Conversations that would not have occurred if they were not foster siblings. They have adapted very well and I see many positive changes in them as a result of opening our home.
Today, they were playing together in our playroom while I made an important phone call. As soon as I finished, I headed to the playroom to check on them. They were busy using colorful duct tape to make bracelets and bookmarks. They met me with excitement as I came into the room, "Mom, we are going to sell them and give the money to our agency." As they expanded on their plan one of them expressed the desire to specifically help children in our care, the other was content to help "all the babies".
Even their creative play has changed because their eyes are open to the needs of those around them.
So my answer is my kids are just fine. Better than they were before even.
And history repeats itself...because of your obedience to His call in your life, your children will most likely share this same love with their families one day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing. For everyone.