Love Makes Room
As a foster parent I hear often comments like, “I could never do what you’re doing. I could never give them back.” I always smile, thank the person, and usually say something like, “I can’t either, but God can if you’re willing to say yes.” When Rex and I decided to start down this foster/adoption journey we had no clue what our yes would entail, we were just trying to be obedient and faithful to where we felt God calling us. We’re not amazing parents. Trust us, just ask our kids or our parents. 😉 Honestly, we had no [...]
The Call to Foster
My husband and I have always dreamed and talked about adoption, but could never agree on how – domestic, from foster care, international. Fostering was not something on my radar. Adoption seemed difficult enough but loving and giving back seemed impossible. I think God laughs at us when we think things are impossible. All the questions – how do we deal with the trauma? What about the safety of our biological kids? What happens if they return home? How do we deal with the grief? So, through life circumstances – having babies, job changes, etc. – we never felt [...]
Love Deeply, Hold Loosely
I love control, plans, structure and knowing what is coming next. Don’t judge me, but I often read the end of a book before I finish the book. I know that wanting control doesn’t usually end well and I am no exception to that rule. However, I am learning to loosen the reigns a bit (only a little, let’s not get carried away). I wish I could say this has been an easy process, but #life. Corrie Ten Boom said it best when she said, “Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers [...]
A Daughter’s Journey
As a parent of teens, I have had some difficult conversations with my kids. Especially my daughter when it comes to her spiritual beliefs. She is on the fence right now about what she believes, if anything, and I have learned to be comfortable with where she currently stands. You can imagine it is a difficult place to be based on my current calling, but it is where we are as a father and daughter. I love her no less. I understand where she is coming from, as I took a similar path when I was a late teen. [...]