Mommyhood the Foster Way

So I've been a mommy for 5 days, not a birth mommy, but a foster mommy, which requires the same skill set. I felt like I wanted to share a few things I've learned in past 5 days. Please do not get too tickled! It's been an interesting start! ..(I plan to make this somewhat brief...I really should sleep when they sleep!) Here goes...

1. I must seize the opportunity to sleep when they sleep. 😴
2. Reading bedtime stories is the best!
3. Laundry never ever ever ends and neither do the dishes.🔄
4. Modern cartoons suck and no matter how hard I try they are not going old school with me. 😒
5. Black vomit stinks really bad and creates more laundry. 😷
6. I can mow the grass in the dark and after each round, burn more calories by running inside to make sure everyone is still sound asleep.💪
7. It is possible for a toddler to poop all the way to their ankle...again creating more laundry. 💩
8. Having helpers with early morning watering of the flowers is awesome! 🌻
9. Dancing and singing to toddler tunes is lots of fun! 🎶
10. I never knew that something SO challenging could also be so rewarding! ( wait a minute, I'm a teacher...I already knew that one!) 😉

We can never have enough prayers! Keep em coming. Love to all!

Walk of Faith

For the past two years I've been called to take a walk of faith. I've negotiated, bargained, and flat out argued with God. If you didn't know, He's a bit persistent when He has a call for our lives. Someone recently told me that "faith" is the bridge between where we are and where God wants us to be. I have finally come to a place where I'm absolutely terrified but taking those first steps anyway. Within a week or so, I will be certified to begin foster care.

The scariest part is the unbelievable amount of "unknowns". My 4yr old cousin asked the most precious question the other day. We told him that I was going to be a foster mom and that kids would be coming to live at my house. He replied with "Well what are you gonna name em?"  This question along with many others I've been asked in the past few weeks makes me realize I HAVE NO IDEA! I don't know their names, ages, or gender....I don't know if they like peanut butter, watching movies, or if they'll like walking the dogs. Honestly, the only thing I know is that they'll be children....children that need a safe place to grow and experience love.

I'm not certain why I was called to this, but as I begin walking in faith, across that bridge, I know that my God and what awaits me on the other side is greater than any fear I have.