God has placed me in a job where I encounter children from broken homes and have the blessing of being a part of their lives. It breaks my heart that these small children don't have the opportunity to live a carefree life like children should be able to live. One of my newest kids comes from a situation that absolutely shatters my heart. Excuse the comparison but the best way to describe her demeanor is to compare it to that of a puppy who has been repeatedly beaten and cowers when you go to gently pet it. She is constantly living in fear.
I've thought a lot about being a foster parent or adopting in the past but always saw it as something in the far off future that I would do after I've been married for a while. Recently, I feel like God is pushing foster parenting closer and closer. It isn't a possibility right now due to my living situation but may very well be around August of next year. This is a very scary thing. I'm scared to death of giving up my freedom and independence and having a child totally depend on me to meet their needs. Not to mention I would be a single parent. Did I say scary?! It freaks me out completely but I go to work every day and see kids in need of a stable home (we have many great parents and families involved with our school too). How can I not offer myself and my home when it is exactly what they need?
I'm freaking out. Please pray for me--that I would do God's will whatever it may be and no matter how scary it may be.
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Laura, you should read the blog (and past archives) of Amy Beth...she's a 27 yr. old single gal who loves Jesus and is currently a foster mom to an 18 yr. old girl and the girl's son.
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