Im sitting in the quiet of my living room. My mind is going in a thousand different directions but what is weighing heavily on my mind is Christmas. Ive never not loved or wanted Christmas. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love it. Everything about it....but this year....I cant seem to wrap my heart around it cause my mind is elsewhere. Standing in line tonight at the Foster Christmas Party I looked out and saw hundreds....HUNDREDS of kids in foster care and then I watched as placement kids like my own would take their foster sibling and show them the ropes to the goodies. My heart breaks as I KNOW the homes that these kids come from and the horror theyve endured. Childrens division does an amazing job giving these kiddos a great night.... but I couldnt help but watch intentionally at the placement kids and think of all the things that these kids, specifically my own, give up on an every day basis to help each child in care. Foster parents are patted on the back by individuals all the time when they tell us Youre a crazy kind of people, Youre special, and the world needs more of you..... I rarely ever hear someone say anything about the kids. My girls sacrifice their favorites just to make someone feel special or at home. They help diaper, clothe, and feed each baby that comes into care. They snuggle close when one is hurting or stand in prayer when one needs saved. My son does everything he can to make each kid laugh. He offers his colognes to the boys, hes generous with his toys, and takes the top bunk of a bed when he prefers the bottom bc he knows its easier for him to get in and out than his foster sibling. Tonight was suppose to be all about them being together and being blessed equally....yet when we got home and my girls start getting their things out I hear them tell each other whom they grabbed this for, and who is going to get this puzzle..... they NEVER take for themselves. It breaks my heart bc I know the things they really want I cant afford,yet, Im so proud to be their mom knowing that its never been about gifts for them. They have always seemed to make life about others. I realized tonight that my kids really do love like Jesus does and Im REALLY thankful that God entrusted them to me! #overemotional
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:48:55 +0000
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