It’s a curious sight to see newborn diapers and baby wipes on my office bookshelf, but there it is: we are preparing for our first foray in the world of foster care. People, I am tremendously excited, honored and anxious about what we’re doing and I am certain that I am the most ill-equipped woman for the job. Some of you know how long we’ve been praying for more children and yet, here we are prepping for short-term foster care. We’re going to take in a little one (who is oh-my-goodness-gracious the most charming thing you’ve ever met) and we’re going to hand her off to her forever family after a short time.
Why in the world are we doing this?
Because we think God wants us to do this. We have the space in our house, we have the love to share, we are incredibly blessed. Also, there were people that cuddled and fed and loved Livia in the seven weeks before we adopted her and words can’t express how much their care means to us still. We have the opportunity right now to bridge the gap for another family. So we’re going to do that.
Those who know me understand that I’ve cried over this situation. I’m sure I’ll cry again, and that’s okay, too. Doing what’s right sometimes comes at a cost.
Keep on praying for more kids for my family. I’m grateful.
15 Comments
Bethany Dec 12, 2012 10:05 PM
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Kimberly Dec 12, 2012 10:09 PM
I love you and I LOVE that this is a part of who you are! It blesses me every day to know that you are willing/able to care for God’s little people even if it is for a short time!
A Musing Maralee Dec 12, 2012 10:10 PM
I’m so proud to know you and so glad we get to walk through this together. You are THE right one to be doing this. Not because it’s easy, but because you will do it well- with love and tenderness and heart.
Erin W. Dec 12, 2012 10:30 PM
Congratulations! Being a foster parent is such an amazing calling. We don’t even know all the ways God will use you all in these little peoples lives to make a big difference…even if it is for a short time.
hope Dec 12, 2012 10:52 PM
Even though it is hard it is right. I know the Lord will carry you as you carry her, you His adopted one. Praying and praying.
Karen P Dec 12, 2012 10:52 PM
This is all kinds of wonderful. I’ll be praying for you!
Sheila Dec 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Bless you on your wonderful journey.
Just as we need rain to be able to see a rainbow, I believe that without tears we cannot truly know joy. God Bless and a Joyous Christmas to you all.
Jeannette Dec 13, 2012 3:17 AM
Oh Rebecca! Jesus be with u as u “feed his lambs.”
Rebecca Dec 13, 2012 8:48 AM
I should note that I’m also going to cry as I see answers to some very real and very specific prayer requests. I get pretty jaded and hardened and forget that God even cares about the details of my life. Going through something new and challenging, like taking in a foster baby, is going to cause me to turn to Him more often. What a blessing that truly is.
Karen Dec 13, 2012 1:31 PM
How wonderful, Rebecca!
Sarah M Dec 13, 2012 1:33 PM
That little package is so exciting! Thanks for sharing your heart, Rebecca. What a blessing your family is.
Sarah M
Janna Dec 14, 2012 1:41 PM
I am SO excited for you all! We’ll continue to pray for you all as foster parents and forever parents. :)
Melissa Marsh Dec 14, 2012 2:32 PM
Rebecca, you are completely wrong. You ARE one of the most WELL-equipped women I know to handle this job. You have a huge, loving heart, and you will open that heart and change so many people’s lives. You and your family will be a blessing to many. God chooses His servants well. :)
San Dec 14, 2012 5:56 PM
Just picked up your pic from DPP. I’m in total awe of you guys! Such courage and humility to respond to God’s call in such a way. This act of generosity will not go un-noticed.
Praying for you
San xx
Meg Dec 19, 2012 9:04 PM
“because God called us to”
A to the men!
I love this!!!