Our decision to do Foster Care...

We decided a few months ago that we wanted to do Foster care. We were inspired by others in our family to start this process. First my mother n law decided to do Foster Care seven years ago and now has adopted the four children she received in her Foster Care. Then our brother and sister n law decided to adopt from Guatamala and that is probably when the urge started...ok maybe before that, but their story inspired me to help a child in need. I would love to adopt a baby...from China..I fell in love through Mindy's first blog, but knew that financially we could not do it. That is why I decided to do foster care. I know that Foster care is not going to be easy and I will get attached to every child that walks through my door, but I feel that there is such a need and it is something I am called to do. Kids are my passion, they always have been. I had Chelsea when I was only 18 years old and although I was by far a good mom, I knew that I loved kids. I was babysitting when I was 11 years old and kids have always been a part of my life since. When my step-sister and I were seniors in High School, she had a baby girl. There was a time when she decided to "sew her wild oats" and left the house for a few months. She left my niece with me to care for...at seventeen years old. It was then, that I knew my destiny was to be a mother. I should have waited until I was mature enough, but then I wouldn't have my daughter Chelsea.
This is why I feel the need or urge to do Foster Care. Not sure if I am trying to find my purpose in life, but I do know that we have an awesome home to offer a child out there somewhere. We can teach this child about Jesus and how to be a part of a family. Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven." I want my light to shine, to a child, to the social workers, to the Biological parents....everyone! I have been praying for the little boy (we can only have one child...a boy) that will be a part of our family, whether it's one week or one year, who knows how long, but I know however long he is here, I will let my light shine to him.