WE have welcomed two new little princesses to our home. Gabbi and Lele
( names are changed to protect their identity) This brings us to 8 children , although only 7 are at home. They are 2 and almost 4. Giving us two 2yr olds and two 4 yr olds who have the wonderful gift of non stop talking. Now we get it in STEREO!!
Who knew that you could come up with so many questions in 10 minutes?
They can rearrange the toy room in about 5 minutes flat, and successfully transport half of the sandbox onto the back patio.
They are sweet little spirits although challenging at that. It is always amazing to see how damaging the effects of drug and or other things are on these children. Maybe some if it is also the effects of the neglect or abuse as well.
How would it be to be panicked every time your "mom" left the room, not knowing if she was coming back? or to not want to go on the potty, because that is the one thing "they can't make me do". I can control that part of my life!
Sometimes in the thick of breakfast and diapers, shoes& socks on, more diapers , breaking up arguments , teaching to share, and did I say Diapers!! shoes & socks off ,
you stop and just watch their precious little faces and sometimes see pain, but mostly just a child wanting to fit in and belong. To feel safe and loved and accepted.
I pray that Heavenly Father will help us to be able to fill in those voids the best we can.
( names are changed to protect their identity) This brings us to 8 children , although only 7 are at home. They are 2 and almost 4. Giving us two 2yr olds and two 4 yr olds who have the wonderful gift of non stop talking. Now we get it in STEREO!!
Who knew that you could come up with so many questions in 10 minutes?
They can rearrange the toy room in about 5 minutes flat, and successfully transport half of the sandbox onto the back patio.
They are sweet little spirits although challenging at that. It is always amazing to see how damaging the effects of drug and or other things are on these children. Maybe some if it is also the effects of the neglect or abuse as well.
How would it be to be panicked every time your "mom" left the room, not knowing if she was coming back? or to not want to go on the potty, because that is the one thing "they can't make me do". I can control that part of my life!
Sometimes in the thick of breakfast and diapers, shoes& socks on, more diapers , breaking up arguments , teaching to share, and did I say Diapers!! shoes & socks off ,
you stop and just watch their precious little faces and sometimes see pain, but mostly just a child wanting to fit in and belong. To feel safe and loved and accepted.
I pray that Heavenly Father will help us to be able to fill in those voids the best we can.
I am in awe of your Christlike love. Your children are truly blessed to have such wonderful foster parents. May our Heavenly Father bless you for your loving and dedicated service and sacrifice.
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