Foster parenting can easliy be compared to a really wild roller-coaster that you ride over and over again. Eventually you are able to tell that the ride is about to end and you know it won't be a gentle stop. Rather, you will be faced with a sudden, controlled crash and you know something will get broken.... mostly you heart.
Today, the little sister of my heart and her husband are nearing the end of their ride. The two boys they took into their home and hearts over a year ago are moving to their forever home. In the past few days they have fielded hours of questions and dried millions of tears. The clothes and toys are packed, and all that is left are a few hills and loops before the ride ends this evening.
Jen and Jae have had an amazing journey with these two boys. There is light where once lived only darkness. They have given themselves totally and unconditionally knowing that they would one day have to say good-bye. They are the hands of Christ working to save the lost and forgotten. Each day they plant tiny seeds in these little ones in their attempt to save the world one child at a time.
Take heart dearest Jen, your transformation has been amazing too. You aren't the same person as you were a year ago. Take what you have learned, brace yourself and get ready for the next ride. Todd and I are here for you all the way!
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