Walking Her Home

Five years.  Five years ago I quit a job I loved, left my family, packed all of my belongings, and moved across the country. I went to be with my grandmother in the final months of her life. I didn’t do this because I am a really good person, because I am not. I did…

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Why we do Foster care for the Money

I try really hard not to be offended by much in life. I try to respond and act from a place of love and understanding. If you want to offend me, the quickest way is to be negative about our kids. I still try to be kind but it can be tough….I’m very human. I…

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Five Struggles of Every Foster Parent

When I started writing about all the different aspects of my life, I never intended to be a voice for foster parents.Over time, it has become my goal to educate our village, those we associate with, and even strangers in the complex world of foster care. I don’t know much. I just know my experiences….

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Foster Grandparenting

Foster care is a family affair. Our family on both sides have been supportive of us since our journey began. All seven of our kids have been brought into our family with smiles and warm hugs. I know that our choice to foster has affected our family. I wanted to get my mom’s perspective so…

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Thoughts with Koko-8/4/19

Our foster care journey has been crazy, scary, and exciting. Sometimes all of those in the same day. Parenting kids with rough beginnings is tough but I have learned so much about myself, love, and life in general on the journey. I know the journey is not over. In some ways, the journey is still…

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