Bath Toys and Blankets

This afternoon I was overwhelmed by the fact that I am a MOM (foster mom). I love hearing the 3 blessings play together and laugh. I love how big brother (D.) is so helpful and loving toward his sister and brother. I am overwhelmed by the hugs and kisses that sweet sister (R.) gives.  There is not a day that goes by that she doesn't look up at me, smile and say "I love you". I love seeing a big smile on Baby C's face when I go to his crib to pick him up after naptime; or his infectious giggles that echo through the house. My house is now filled with the laughter and sometimes chaos of small children...and I don't mind. Its a mess... and I don't mind. I love to see bath toys still laying in the bath and blankets and toys strewn all over the living room. I love seeing R.'s hairbows and clips in the most random places. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

God only knows how long I will get to love on them...and I don't mind because I know that He does all things well. There are no mistakes when God works his plan. I can trust in knowing that He will carry my sweet blessings to a forever home that is safe and where they will be loved. But for now they are mine to love and to hold... and this Momma is loving every minute of it.

Joyful Mothers Day

Mother's Day. A day that has always made my heart ache. I of course have always celebrated my wonderful mother and mother-in-law. Two of the most wonderful women I know and I am so blessed that they are in my life. But every time a mother's day came around my heart ached for the children that I knew God had planned for me. I couldn't help but thinking... God why are they not in my life yet? Why are you making me wait and suffer through? I still don't know his plan but this year for Mother's day I get to celebrate with our 3 blessings.  Now some may consider this cheating.. I mean I have not birthed these kiddos and they are not even my adopted children. But when we started this process of being foster parents I knew from day one that any child that walked into my house would instantly be MINE and I would grieve and pray daily over them when and if I had to give them back.

So this Mother's Day my heart is filled with joy. My heart is full and God is good. Blessings and peace to my friends who are still waiting on God's timing. God is good and He is in control.

Blessings.

Our 3 Blessings

Well I have not written for a while because our life has been somewhat crazy. It took us several months to get ready and a few weeks to get licensed. We were licensed as a foster/adoption home on April 3 and not 3 hours later we were called for our first placement. God is funny like that I suppose. It was during my busiest time (my spring production) but God knew best and we accepted placement.

On April 5, 2013 we met our kids. Our oldest boy is now 7 (his birthday was a couple days after placement... fastest birthday planning EVER) D is a sweet, caring, somewhat shy boy. He is very sweet to both of his siblings and in some ways has acted as their protector or parent...but he is easing out of that role seeing now that we take care of them for him. Our second oldest, R, is a fun loving 4 year old girl. She has never met a stranger and is very dramatic and talkative to a fault :). Our youngest is a 6 month old baby boy.  Baby C was very malnourished when we got him weighing only 9 lbs 15 oz at 5 months. Baby C is now gaining nicely and is such a joy to have, as they all are.

Only God knows how long we will have our 3 blessings. They are in His hands and He knows all and knows best.

Prayers are appreciated as we walk this road.