How am I supposed to guard my heart from falling head over heals in love with the children God brings into our home and at the same time, love the same children like they've probably never been loved before? Small stuff.
How do we prepare for small children of any age? What do we buy ahead of time and what can wait? Small stuff.
What is our new life going to look like and how will we handle potential weekly birthparent visits? Small stuff.
How do I prepare my heart for dissapointment when we aren't placed with an infant? Is that selfish? I can't help it. I've wanted to be the best mother I can be for as long as I can remember. Small stuff.
When no one else could get Dakota to sleep, my husband could. He just sat and rocked with her and talked to her quietly while the rest of us watched Jack bring the shizit down on 24. So glad one of us is not anxious about becoming an insta-family in a few weeks.
So, now I wait. I have questions and lists of things to do that keeps me up at night and my mind occupied at work, but I wait. Because that's all I can do right now. Actually, I think I'm getting pretty good at waiting if you ask me.
2 comments:
This gave me chills Kate.. that pic of J and the baby just melts my heart. You guys are going to be fabulous foster parents and the waiting will all be worth it. :)
Oh, and p.s..don't you think this season of 24 is going to be better than last years? I do!
Kate, you'll be wonderful amazing foster parents! Yes, there is an emotional aspect to it, but how different is it from TTC'ing and failed cycles of fertility treatments? You're heart breaks.. but life goes on.. and eventually you're heart will completely heal when you have been blessed for your forever child. xoxox - Maddie
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