As most of u know, Ivon and I have decided to foster. It was something we felt we were being called to do. We decided to jump in and try it. So, were almost completely licensed and now the waiting game is over. We were already placed once with two children (sibling group), but it didnt work out. Its personal so id rather not go into full detail. Well, while me and my best friend were christmas shopping yesterday i receieved a phone call on a little guy. A very little guy. He was born sunday, and for reasons id rather keep to myself he is currently in the hospital. We got the chance to meet him today. We were so very excited to meet him and were looking forward to taking him home and raising him, (he is a permanent placement). I like to keep things personal so ive decided to refer to him as "little peanut" on here out of respect for all involved.
It was instant love. I know there are chances he could leave, im confident (from all ive heard) that he wont, but there is that chance. Im not allowing it to hold me back from loving him. He felt like one of ours, and the feeling was so real. It still completely amazes me how awesome God is, and that we get the chance to love and care for little peanut.
Heres a little sneek peek.....( he was not a happy camper when i took this picture)
thats awesome... it is such an amazing thing to be able to foster a newborn! I love it... and i agree it is hard not to love these babies with all your heart. The hard part is not knowing when and if they will leave... but even with that in the scenario it is totally worth it.
ReplyDeletenot to put a damper on things but didn't your social worker tell you that you CANNOT post pics of your foster kids on the web? If a social worker saw this you could get in trouble. if you have to share pictures I would say at least blot out their face. One thing I did is I opened up a private blog for sweetie (our first foster baby) so I could post pics and I invited only people who knew me- that would be a suggestion if you really wanted to post pics.
All the best with your little peanut- and I hope the adjustment with him with be a smooth one :) God bless!
I have the "ok" from our foster agency. Its all really up to your discretion and the circumstances. If you're unsure about it, talk to your worker but it should be fine. I've been blogging and talking about my babies for 2 years and my workers are well aware. But I also have everything private. Just privatize your blog and that way only people you invite to read your blog can read up on it and you dont have just anybody poking their nose in your personal life. It's hard to live like these children are a secret because they are such a huge part of our lives. Enjoy your little guy, uncle and aunti can't wait to meet him :)
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