Spring is here! The birds are nesting, and so are we.
There have been a lot of things happening around here, but the main one causing all kinds of excitement, work, decision-making, and a general sprinkling of chaos is this...
We've decided to become a foster family!
This decision feels really good for us right now. In looking around at all the children (waaaay more than you would think!) who are abused, neglected, or otherwise in real need in our country, I have for several months been filled with just an overwhelming need to do something to help. So when Mike came to me one day and asked how I'd feel about fostering, I answered pretty quickly. Now is the time.
So due to various rules and regulations, we're moving a lot of things around here at home. Pictures to follow, I promise, once the dust settles. We have one more training class and a home visit from our licensing worker, and then we're good to go. So we should be certified in about a month or so. A month, people! Seriously, wow. Our life has been pretty quiet for the last few years. I can't wait to see what this new season brings.
Things are about to get really, really interesting.
This is really exciting!!!! Congrats!
Posted by: Jessie | 02 April 2010 at 07:53 PM
Love your nature table and I applaud you for deciding to foster. I wish you the best of everything with your experience.
Posted by: Kelly | 02 April 2010 at 08:11 PM
What a great thing to do! Congrats and I hope it brings you everything you want and I know the kids you foster will be lucky!
Posted by: Steph | 02 April 2010 at 08:55 PM
How exciting!! Those children will be so blessed, you are amazing.
Posted by: Nicole (Frontier Dreams) | 02 April 2010 at 09:19 PM
You have such a loving spirit!
Posted by: Beth | 02 April 2010 at 10:09 PM
She blogs!
Posted by: Jennifer | 02 April 2010 at 10:59 PM
You guys are so filled with goodness, it seems like you should be sharing with many many more people! Congratulations!
Posted by: Timpani | 02 April 2010 at 11:36 PM
I came over here from Rhythm of the Home because your spring shelf is so appealing. (What's that 3rd book? It looks good.) And what exciting news! Congratulations! We're just filling out the paperwork ourselves.
Posted by: Lise | 03 April 2010 at 07:57 AM
Yay, glad you're almost done! your nature shelves look awesome!
Posted by: kirsten | 03 April 2010 at 09:14 AM
that is so exciting!!!!!
Posted by: raesha | 03 April 2010 at 09:36 AM
Yeah, you rock.
Posted by: Renae | 03 April 2010 at 09:15 PM
Hi,
First off - congrats on foster care!
I got here from your LDSFS profile. I'm on the board for the Illinois chapter of FSA. We're hosting a Walk for Adoption this November for families involved with adoption and foster care. We'd love for you and your family to join us. You can email me for more info...or go to walkforadoption.blogspot.com.
Hope you can make it. :)
-Holly
Posted by: Holly | 28 April 2010 at 11:52 PM