Thursday, January 10, 2008

Ready, Set? GO!

As of today, we are OFFICIALLY waiting for our first foster care placement through the state. We had our final interview, and turned in the final clump of the mountain of paperwork to the worker and we are finished and waiting.
What does this mean? Well, it means we are still hoping to adopt, that isn't changing. What it means is that we will be helping little children who are displaced from their parents for various reasons. Whether it be neglect, abuse, parents on drugs, failure to thrive, etc. While we are considered foster parents there is the likelihood, with each case that a child that comes into our home may stay indefinitely. Chances are, probably not. The State of Utah has a really high rate of reunification, and the goal of the foster care system is not adoption, but instead to help parents get on the right track to keep their children. This is not to say that we may never be able to adopt with the state, the chances vary so much.
So, I ask you, each of you out there to just remember us in your prayers, once, maybe tonight that the right child(ren) will come into our home, and that hopefully we will not have to have our hearts crushed too much if our sweet baby/child is to come to our home through foster care. Either way, I am excited, eager, and undoubtedly ready for this quest and can't wait to add another brother or sister into that little line up, up there!

20 comments:

Cassie said...

I am SO excited for you guys to be branching out in to the world of foster care. We will be keeping your family in our prayers. I can't wait to see a third wee little one in your line up. That Little Miss will be one fabulous big sis. I hope they come soon! {big squeeze!}

ec said...

exciting! you guys will do great...the world needs more people like you.

Carlotta said...

You and Flavio are AMAZING!!! I look up to you guys so much. You have the biggest hearts of anyone I know. These two angels in your home are going to bless every life they come in contact with because of all that you have taught them through your example. What beautiful journey you are embarking on. Your home has so much love to offer and ANY child that is LUCKY enough to come to or through your home with be healed in so many ways because of the love that abides within your walls. I had a dream the other night of starting a blog specificly with people you are looking to adopt, I looked on your blog and wow! There it is on your blog!! I am so amazed at your love for others amongst your own trial to extend the help in connecting families. You WILL be blessed for your selflessness in putting others first. YOU SIMPLY ROCK!!! ))))SQUEEZE(((( Oh I need some Emmy love REAL soon ;) let her know.

blair said...

Kim, I couldn't imagine better foster parents or a foster family. Best of luck!

me said...

I admire foster parents SO much! What an amazing gift you'll be giving to the children that come through your home! You will for sure be in our prayers!

Arianne said...

I am so excited for you guys as well. Foster Care is not for everyone. I also admire you for doing this as well. You have SO much love to show these children. I know each and every child that enters your home will feel the Love you have for EVERYONE!! We love you guys and will continue to pray for you!!

Amy said...

We'll be praying for you!!!

Heather said...

I am so excited for you! I am so impressed with all the effort and mountains of paper work! Good job!! You have such a happy and loving family. Any Child(ren) will fit in perfectly with you all!

P.S. Thanks for being my new blogging buddy!! :)

Carrie said...

Kim- best of luck to you and your little family! I'm so excited for you!

moosh in indy. said...

Here's to hoping, and here's to hoping I can pick on him/her soon.
Miss you.
Happy Birthday.
xoxo

moosh in indy. said...

(two days late of course, because that's how I roll)

Ron and Jessica said...

This is exciting news! You're a sweet gal. jessica

Ponczoch Family said...

What an adventure you're starting! You really are amazing.

Christal said...

oh kim you guys are so in our prayers! you are so awesome I pray everything works out perfectly for your family. i'm excited for you guys. TTYL

mommyoffour said...

Yes, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. I am so excited for you to start this new adventure! I know that the child that comes into your home and life will be blessed forever! You are such an amazing family!

Leisha said...

Oooh. I can't wait for another wee little one to join the line up! Even if they are only in your home for a little while, I know you will touch their lives for the better!

Amy and Josh said...

We'll keep you in our prayers and I hope someone is sent to your special family soon. There is such a need for that-and you'll be a great foster family.

Samantha said...

What an amazingly strong woman you are, to open your heart so selflessly to another! Any child should consider themselves infinitely blessed to be in your home for any amount of time.

P.S. Thanks for your comment. It was appreciated more than you know.

Tim and Ashlee said...

Wohoo! Congrats on being even closer to have a new little one in your home. I admire you!!

Marc and Megan said...

Hi! I found your blog through 'the r house' and I've loved learning about you and your family! We are also hoping to adopt and it's always so refreshing to find others out there who are going through the same process. I really hope everything works out soon for you and your beautiful family!!

I did have a few questions about going through foster care and LDSFS at the same time. We had asked our case worker about it once and he said it wasn't possible because of "conflicts of interest". Maybe state laws are different, or maybe it was the type of foster program we were looking into.

Anyway, if you get a chance, I'd love to hear more about your foster situation. our email is marcandmegan@gmail.com

Thanks!