the journey

This journey began a long time ago, honestly I can’t quiet remember when. I have thought about foster parenting for a long time, maybe because in the back of my mind I have always wondered if I would be able to have children. I have heard stories of how I was “experimented on” as a child, having multiple operations for herschsprungs disease has left me scarred and scared. I realize that all of that was part of God’s way of preparing me for all of this!

God placed this desire in me a long time ago and has been shaping my heart for this!

Shortly after Shaun and I met we were more than friends, whether we claimed it or not we were in a relationship! Early on I began pouring my heart out to him, explaining that I knew this was a road that God would lead me down. His reaction wasn’t typical in that he continued investing time in a relationship with me. It didn’t take me long to realize that this was who God planned for me to take this ride with!

Of course we’re scared; terrified may even be a better word to describe our feelings right now! But we aren’t naive either, we know every child that is placed in our home will not be a perfect angle, we may even be blessed with the opportunity to make an impact on the life of a child who has been abused or neglected. God never promised that His desire for our lives would be easy, but we have faith in the fact that He is with us and if we remain in Him, He will carry us through the rough terrain.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.- Jeremiah 29:11