Fostering Friday

Hello world! I've been out of it for a week! I was in a bit of a funk and having a hard time getting motivated or inspired to do much of anything beyond the daily grind. I did not feel like sewing and that is just a shame! That is why the beautiful bible covers have yet to appear! But they are coming, I have a bunch prepped and ready to finish and with the sunshine streaming in today I'm feeling my motivation returning! Hopefully I'll have some ready by this afternoon to list for you. 

My schedule is looking different now and that means figuring out new ways to do things. I'm sure that is part of the slump. The baby is taking two solid naps now that really can't be missed if we can help it. He is too big to sleep on the go and really out of it if he misses a nap. Add that to the fact that we're a half hour from anything so we can barely get in, do something and get back before the next nap.  That means we're home, all. the. time. I need to settle in a bit I think and keep busy. Also now that he is fully mobile and oh so active, I can't sew while he's awake. My sewing room is also the lego room and legos and babies don't mix.  It's just about figuring out a new game plan, as all mom's of babies and toddlers understand, it's never the same, as soon as you settle into one routine it all turns upside down and you have to figure out a new one.

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Fostering Fridays are all about my journey as a foster mom, how I feel about it, the highs and lows, and how it affects my family. And of course, hoping to increase awareness and prayer for this challenging and very rewarding ministry

It was a weird week emotionally too. There were a lot of big things going on behind the scenes with our baby. I made a day trip with the caseworker to visit some family and I felt very positive after the visit. It was hard, sad, long and exhausting but also strangely beautiful and sweet. I feel like we made a few memories for them and that is priceless. We still don't know the end result of this little boy's journey through foster care but I have a much clearer understanding of this case than ever before. 

We are blessed to have a wonderful caseworker who loves this family and this little boy and works her tail off to make things go smoothly. I have a renewed respect and admiration for the people who have been led to do that incredible work. It is so tough and they face challenges and sorrow every day, all day. But they are making a difference in a big way, protecting and providing safety and love for these little broken children. They care so much, it's an amazing thing to behold. I was so glad to be in a car for 2 1/2 hours with this women and be able to discuss the details and decisions concerning our baby. I was refreshed and encouraged by the conversations we had. Now I have a full heart and am laying my requests at the Lord's feet. I see a way that seems like the best plan to me, but I do trust that whatever is God's way, even if different than mine, is the best way for this little one. Please join me in petitioning our great God about our upcoming trial this month. Pray that the judge will take to heart the tender age of this child and move to action sooner rather than waiting. That's really all I can share but God knows the situation even if you don't. Please lift up our sweet baby boy and pray with us that he will be spared much heartache.

Our family is just in love with this child and we so desire the best possible outcome for him. There are some very trying things that come our way through all of this but it is so worth the pain to see him healthy, whole and well adjusted. I praise God he has called us to do this incredible work. He gets all the glory.