thank you, thank you, thank you

This weekend we were given some items for the room we are making a kids room.  A couple at church was telling their daughters what we are doing and they went through their rooms and gave us lots of toys and clothes that they wanted us to have to give to the children that will be in our home.  Their mom said that the girls eager to help.  To the girls we say thank you!

Questions, Comments, Concerns

I must preface this blog by saying that most people in our lives are super encouraging and supportive of us. But as I was chatting with an old friend who I reconnect with recently she was asking me of all the dumb things people have said to us and does it make me upset to hear people say such stupid things to us.  It use to frustrate me, but now it just makes me smile at their ignorance.  For example, here are some questions I have been asked or concerns people have voiced to me.

1.  You do know that "those" children (ok, I must be honest that anytime some says those type of kids does anger me a little) will change your life?

So really there are people out there that have children and their life doesn't change.   :)

2. You just wait, I bet the children in your home will fight and disobey you.

 

Again, seriously, there are kids that don't disobey.  I know that I haven't had children of my own but anyone who has seen children, babysat, or there is a child in their family knows this is true.  

3.  You do realize you are asking to have trouble and chaos in your home?

First, sure their may be some trouble but as with anything good there is some trouble. But trouble doesn't have to be crippling to us, and child or not people have trouble.  As for chaos, I have seen homes with children in them and biological children or not some level of chaos is present.

I know (or at least hope) that each person is just misinformed and are saying such things with good intentions, however, sometimes you want to look at them and say, did you really just ask me that, you do realize how dumb that just sounded.  But instead I just smile.

Last Interview

Wow, it's been a crazy last two weeks.  We had record snow, ice and cold temps in the metroplex which kept us inside for a long time.  I went a little stir crazy while Buck loved every minute of it (he read several books and did some writing).  We also had a death in our family and though it was a sad time it was a beautiful time with family.  Buck's family is huge and it was so much fun to be around so many people who love you with kids running around, stories being told, lots of food, and at least for the weekend everyone got along.  Unfortunately I did not know Buck's granddad that well, he was already in pretty bad health by the time I came around, the times I did get to talk with him one thing was evident, he loved God and he loved his family.  His funeral was truly a celebration of a life well lived.  Buck and I both hope that as we continue in the process of becoming foster parents that we will have the same heart, zeal and love for those who will be in and out of our home and lives as his granddad did.


Today we will be spending our Valentine's Day doing our last interview with Buckner.  We have both come to enjoy our time with Jim, our interviewer, and will miss our chats.  Hopefully we will see him as we continue our relationship with Buckner.  We are also thankful to our church family who has really showed us some encouragement and support over the past few weeks as we continue to prepare.  I have been humbled by the many people who are so interested in hearing what we are doing and wanting to help out.   We still have quite a few things we need to do but I am feeling good about getting it all completed.  This weeks project is going to be sanding a wall for a project in the kids' room.

 Hope you all have a great week and are making sure you are living life to it's fullest that one day you too will be celebrated for the life you lived.

shopping

Wow, we have had some crazy weather here lately and have been stuck in the house for several days.  We were however able to go shopping last weekend with my grandparents and picked up a few things. Thanks grandma and grandpa for purchasing some items! We also went crib shopping.  I could not believe how many options there are and how many things you have to check for when it comes to safety.  We have found two that we like and are hoping to get it by the end of the month.  Babies R US is doing a great trade in sale.  If you are needing some items check out their website for all the details. Babies R US

My next big project will be to sand one of the walls so we can paint on it with the chalkboard paint.  I have been looking forward to this project for some time now!

As we continue to move closer to having our license, we both get more excited about the opportunities and adventures that lie ahead of us.