Thankful

In the beginning stages of getting licensed to become a foster parent, we are told the importance of having a solid support system.  It is true.  Just knowing that people were cheering me on helped me so much.  I'm thankful for the cheering squad.  I'm thankful for the friends and family who supported me on this crazy endeavor.  I've often questioned my own sanity in doing this.  Yet, those who love me have only encouraged me to not stop, to keep pressing forward.  That being said, I wanted to personally and publicly thank certain people. 

My parents - Thank you for allowing me to bring my children to work many, many times.  Thank you for taking them in and loving them as your own grandchildren.  This blessed my heart more than you may ever know.  I know my girls loved their "Papa" and "Ganma". 

Amy - Thank you for having your kids be friends to my kids.  It helped my girls so much in learning how to interact properly with other children.  Thank you for being part of my cheering section. 

Amanda - Thank you for being a wonderful babysitter to my girls!  They loved you so much!  The day they left, B asked if you were still going to be their babysitter. 

My sisters Fawn and Tabitha - Tabitha, thanks for helping with the crib situation a few times and for babysitting.  Fawn, thank you for helping me pack up that day.  I couldn't have done it without you.  Thank you for loving on the girls whenever you were around them.  

Sara E - Thank you for letting me bomb-bard you with text messages.  Thank you for encouraging me during the really rough patches.  You have no idea how much it helped just knowing that you have been there and totally understand from where I am coming.  Thank you for your support.

The Oaks - Thank you for believing in meeting the needs of the modern day orphans of this world.  Thank you for hosting events for parents to get away for a few hours.

Elizabeth B - Thank you for being my best friend and for being a listening ear when I was super frustrated and ready to give up. 

Tammy - Thank you for all your prayers and words of encouragement.

Elizabeth G - Thank you for throwing me a beautiful shower when my girls first arrived.  It blessed me beyond words. 

There are many, many more people who have spoken into my life at just the right moment or who have prayed for me along the way.  Please don't be offended if I didn't mention you by name.  You know who you are, and you hold a special place in my heart. 

Thank you friends and family for your love, support, and prayers.  Thank you for loving on my girls, for showing them how precious they are.  Thank you to all the teachers at church and at daycare who spoke into their lives, who showed them Jesus. 

I know there will be more children in my future.  I know that they will be loved just as much as my first girls.  Keep praying for me and for my girls who have gone home.