Experiences, experiences!!!

A lot of you are friends with me on Facebook which gets updated a lot more than this blog, obviously, so most of you know what things have been going on in our lives. My last post was talking about our cute little foster son that we had starting in December of last year. We loved that little guy so much and so it was so hard for us to say goodbye to him at the first part of March as he went home to his parents. They worked so hard to get him back and we were happy to help them while they worked on their issues. We kept in contract and actually got to have him quite a bit after he went home, so it helped soothe the heart a little.

We had a birthmom that we met with also at the beginning of March and she was intent on us for her baby. We kept up writing emails back and forth for several months and while it felt comfortable to us to continue forward, part of what we felt was that we were only there to help her through some tough times. In the long run she ended up letting go of us. I'm not sure if she decided to parent or if she actually placed.with another couple. It was hard because we has fostered this relationship with her and then to not be chosen was hard. Luckily, or maybe not so luckily, we are used to dissappointment so we bounced back to our feet.

Then we got a call from DCFS a few short weeks later and had a case presented to us. We were notified up front that this was going to be a difficult case because it involved a 2 yr old boy and twin 8 month olds (a boy and a girl). We thought hard about it and figured why not? We were ready for three 6 yrs ago, might as well. The only hiccup was that I was an assistant at girls camp and would be leaving after only having them for 2 weeks. There was no way Chris could handle it by himself for 4 days. So we arranged to have them go to another foster family during that time.

Needless to say it has turned our world upside down!!! In a positive way for the most part. It has been hard not to be able to just go out with Chris and it is an awful lot to ask of someone to take your 3 kids, including 2 babies, while we go out. If I get a babysitter, I would have to get 2 and then that is way expensive!! So our home is crazy and chaotic almost all day long. So differed than a few months ago. They are all cute kids and have so much personality already. They all have dimples and love to show them off!! I can't post pictures until they are ours, so for now, you just have to imagine. :)

But things are looking good for us and it looks like we may get to keep them!! Fingers crossed!!!! There is, of course, no guarantee until things are said and done which we will know more about as of November 16th.

So for now, keep is in your prayers and pray these cute kids can stay and be part of our forever family!! I'll try my best to keep you all updated!! Love!!