Monday, April 4, 2016

And then there were....more.

Four months ago Jake and I began a journey that we completed today yet in many ways we haven't even begun. We sat in an orientation class and it was overwhelming hearing about the thousands of children here in San Diego county that need homes and the hundreds of them that are under the age of 5. It was eye opening to hear about the babies that go straight from the hospital to group homes where they are just another burden. As the statistics were thrown out and the numbers swirled around in my head the only number I could hear is one. One less. Next year there will be one less child that needs a home, one less child that is just a burden, one less baby needing just to be loved.
Jake and I made the decision to become foster parents.
Through some very special friends of ours (We love you Jordan & Chiara) we were introduced to the Angels Organization. From day one Angels has changed our opinion of foster care and really taught us that we can make a difference. They have taken the entire process and made it manageable and have been a great support every step of the way. I was nervous to start the process. There were hours of training, doctor visits, CPR certification, first aid skill assessments, and lots and lots of paper work, but today after the home inspection I knew that this is the right fit for us.
We have no idea what this journey will entail but we are beyond excited to have a baby in our home again.  Z has been begging to be a big sister for more than 2 years and she can't wait to practice some of her "big sister" skills. Chances are good that I will be less excited come July after our first placement when I'm sleep deprived and covered in baby puke but I'll know in my heart how precious life is and I'll thank God for whatever baby comes into our home and I'll love that little baby with all my heart.


Z made the artwork and I made the blanket for Baby's room.