We've been working on something....

So Keith and I have been working hard on a little project called 'fostering'.

I'll let that sink in...

Yes. Next week is our final class in our journey to bring foster children in to our home. We are excited, nervous, elated, but unequivocally positive that this is a good choice for us.

To say we have learned a lot in the last 3 weeks of accelerated classes is an understatement. These classes have opened our eyes to the ways this system works and it's amazing! After we finish the classes we will have 4 other classes (CPR,water safety, etc) and have to pass our home study. After that, we will be licensed. We opted for ages 0-3 because having not yet raised a, say 9 year old, we don't feel equipped for it yet. We chose an age we've already been through.

Some questions people have asked-

1) How can you even imagine giving a child back that you've been with for (can be years)

A) we have learned through these classes that the goal is to reunify them with their loved ones. They do not give children back unless the parents have completed their case work. When we have to let a child go, we can be assured they will be going back to a safe place

2) Won't you be sad?

A) yes, they even talk about the stages of grief foster parents can go through. We can take breaks if we need...but ultimately it isn't about US, it's about the child being loved, safe, etc

3) what about Bryce? What about children with very real problems being around your son?

A) First, we are hoping it teaches Bryce to be a compassionate and loving person that wants to help others. Secondly, they have parameters you can set so that you don't bring a child in to your home that you don't feel equipped to handle. That is our plan.

4) Will you still be trying for another biological child?

A) absolutely yes. Fostering is something Keith and I have talked about for a long time. If I become pregnant in the process, hooray! It will not deter us from fostering with the exception of the first few weeks after a baby is born. Fostering is not a replacement for 'if I can't have another'.

5) Will you be adopting any of your foster children?

A) if the child is adoptable... Maybe :)


We look to our family and friends for support through this. If I show up with an extra kid in tow, I am not allowed to talk of their situation, or even say they are a foster child. So you can just assume :) I am allowed to post on social media but again, not allowed to speak of who they are, what happened, etc.

We are so looking forward to opening our hearts during this journey.