tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post6074110202560836026..comments2023-12-11T00:50:32.025-07:00Comments on kim orlandini: Thoughts on LJ and Foster CareKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07548456680512025397noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-4137593655659120702008-05-25T17:20:00.000-06:002008-05-25T17:20:00.000-06:00Thank you for being so candid about your feelings ...Thank you for being so candid about your feelings about foster care. I really appreciate it. I also think that you have a really BIG heart and a gift to love.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11614178245960263905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-47416966883241126972008-05-25T18:43:00.000-06:002008-05-25T18:43:00.000-06:00You have been going above and beyond. I know it ca...You have been going above and beyond. I know it can't be easy and I don't know if I could do it.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12737173880847541504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-16842322869897548322008-05-25T19:40:00.000-06:002008-05-25T19:40:00.000-06:00I really appreciated reading this post. I'm so...I really appreciated reading this post. I'm so amazed at how you've managed to handle so much all at once. A big heart seems like it would just be the beginning of what it would take.<br><br>We had looked into foster care for a while, but at the time we felt like we didn't know enough to jump into it. We may do so at some point in the future, and so it's really helpful to have the insight of someone else who already knows. Thank you!Marc and Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606030125660157402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-56429083014832646172008-05-25T21:54:00.000-06:002008-05-25T21:54:00.000-06:00Lady, you are amazing. I know I always say it but...Lady, you are amazing. I know I always say it but "big heart" is an understatement. I have never met someone so loving, giving, selfless and humble I think in my entire life. I am honored to be your friend and have your example to learn from.Leishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08146509512366794272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-1194891650338752412008-05-26T08:49:00.000-06:002008-05-26T08:49:00.000-06:00I think you're doing such an amazing job with ...I think you're doing such an amazing job with LJ. He's been blessed to spend this time with your family.Tim and Ashleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-64415826606328336132008-05-26T09:48:00.000-06:002008-05-26T09:48:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing that. You are seriously amazing...Thanks for sharing that. You are seriously amazing I don't think I could do all you've done and do. I know I would grow to attached to the child and feel to much dislike for the system and the poor children who are neglected and passed around. Such sad stories. What a blessing you are to LJ he will be forever blessed having been around you guys!!Christalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02246295011979918734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-71056774546470287292008-05-26T09:54:00.000-06:002008-05-26T09:54:00.000-06:00your family is full of love and I know LJ has been...your family is full of love and I know LJ has been able to feel that love the last 2 months! He is a lucky boy to be in your family during this time. The best of luck to him in his future. it is too bad his mom is so unstable!!Ariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09708156318709472834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-18259486753803377502008-05-26T12:34:00.000-06:002008-05-26T12:34:00.000-06:00You are an amazing woman!! Thanks for the candid t...You are an amazing woman!! Thanks for the candid thoughts and shring your experience. It has alaways been something in the back of my mind to enter into the foster care system. I am so sorry that the timing and them "tricking" you had to be a part of it. I hope it all works out for you and your family!! <br><br>You are such a good person to take in little LJ. My hat's off to you!!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813429999342337986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-1532587538433508702008-05-26T22:17:00.000-06:002008-05-26T22:17:00.000-06:00Poor little man =( And I'm so sorry for your ...Poor little man =( And I'm so sorry for your family being mislead. You are right when you say it's okay to say "no". <br><br>It is so hard to say no, but I always try to remember that the system is desperate for homes for these kids yet it's my job to make sure our family does what is best for us.<br><br>It's so hard though and you are doing a wonderful job. I admire you greatly!Leishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292545230226607243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728752208519426846.post-15564576238185624922008-06-01T21:41:00.000-06:002008-06-01T21:41:00.000-06:00You are one amazing girl and have one amazing fami...You are one amazing girl and have one amazing family. I sure hope that LJ's family loves you as much as I love you for taking care of him. I hope that makes sense.mommyoffourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371666730606694402noreply@blogger.com