*This is the first in an installment of a series I intend to write about my five years of experience as a foster mom. In August of… Read more “Three Eggs”
Tag: adoption
In Practice
Last night was Sugar Biscuit’s first soccer practice. He was so excited to go, until he got there. I was busy with a late client, so Dozer… Read more “In Practice”
The Now
How has it been almost two months since I last posted? I suppose because my life has been a whirlwind of closing on our old house and… Read more “The Now”
How May I Serve?
I’ve found that when you seriously ask the above question, and then wait for the answer, you get what you asked for. The doors get blown off… Read more “How May I Serve?”
The Road
My friend just got a baby. As in, someone knew someone who knew my friend wanted to grow her family through adoption, and happened to know a… Read more “The Road”
Milestones
We threw Sugar Biscuit his fourth birthday party this evening. Every milestone is a little reminder of how far he’s come, of the miracle of love and… Read more “Milestones”
Intervention
In most states, foster parents are allowed to intervene in their foster child’s case after having the child in their home for a certain length of time.… Read more “Intervention”
The First of Many
“Mama, you prayed and prayed for me? Why?” “Because I wanted you to be safe and I loved you very, very much.” “You gotten me from the… Read more “The First of Many”
Two Years Ago today
I was one day into a six day long trial that would determine where my Sugar Biscuit would live. And not a day goes by that I’m… Read more “Two Years Ago today”
Bread Crumbs
It probably started last October, but I’m aware it began before I was born. But last October, my kids told me they missed fostering, wanted to bring… Read more “Bread Crumbs”