As we approach the end of two full weeks of becoming foster parents, I can honestly say that the "honeymoon" is over. We've had a few trying days where our parenting skills were challenged. Sunday was especially difficult because they seem to have been challenged by all 4 children in our household! As I sought the Lord's guidance in how to respond to our foster daughter's attitude, it was clear to me that it should not be any different than how I would respond to my own children's words or actions.
The night ended better than I could have hoped - we talked, prayed together and she apologized. God is so good!
On a side note, we got another call today for a possible placement of 2 more children (2 of a sibling group of 4). We're only licensed to have 3 foster kids in our home, so it breaks my heart that they'd be separated, but I guess keeping 2 together is better than splitting up all 4.
3 comments:
As soon as I read your post, I thought of Gal. 6:9:
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Praise God for you showing Christ's love to these children and turning to Him in time of need.
I was happy to meet your foster girl today -she is really sweet! You are a good consistent, prayerful parent and I know God will bless your efforts!
those possible placements actually got placed in another home, they were able to keep all 4 together, which is great!
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