An Update

I am horrible at keeping up with this blog. Absolutely horrible.

So I'm still making people smile. I've done things that cost nothing (helping a mom load her groceries into her car, holding the door, allowing people to move ahead of me in line, encouraging phone calls, etc.) I've done things that cost money (bought gas for a few people, purchased a few meals, mailed a few cards, purchased gifts for an angel tree kid, etc.) It's become a part of my life now. It's really fun and I enjoy making a difference. Even just a small difference.

Tim and I are about to make a huge difference in the life of a child. We are unable to have our own kids, and have really felt called to be foster parents. We attended 11 weeks of class, had 2 home evaluations, completed lots and lots of paperwork, and prayed about this decision. We are now approved foster parents and we're waiting anxiously to get a call from our case worker.

Foster care is something a lot of people really don't understand and are afraid of. I agree. It's scary. What kind of kids will we get? Will they be healthy? Will they have been abused physically, sexually, verbally, emotionally? How long will they stay? How many will come? When will they come? Are they cold right now? How old will they be? What will they call me? Are they hungry? Will they like mac & cheese? Will I be a good parent?

I am nervous, excited, scared, and anxious all in one. I have been called to love the unloved, the broken hearted, the children left behind. It's not going to be easy, but I know God is equipping me daily for this new job.  I can't wait for the pitter patter of little feet.

Luke 9:48  "Then Jesus said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”