*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 2010, I found myself suddenly in Tanzania on a bus full of high... Read More
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 the healing power of time. In four days, it marks the day he... Read More
After the sudden removal of Flower daughter last week, I’m left feeling pretty burned. The last two placements have been hard for my kids, in that the kids were yanked with no warning and with lots of drama. Some days, I... Read More
You must also make friends with your limitations. Start by honestly assessing what you are capable of, and I don’t mean in some ideal world where you are always rested and you have all the money and time you need... Read More
My mother and father wrote precious letters to Flower, right before she was moved. We were all urging her to make good choices, telling her how much she is loved. I thought I would share them here, with their permission,... Read More
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”- John Lennon It’s been a rough week. In foster care, they say that every case has a honeymoon period, and it’s true. Kids usually... Read More
I am so grateful for the people in my life who support me so that I can do this work. I have friends and family who call just to check in and listen, a my lovely and loyal housecleaner and... Read More
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. In Texas, on year is usually considered the standard amount of time you... Read More