boy who opens doors for everyone, is very respectable, and doesn't mind attending church....My kids (young adults) really like him and bragged up how good he is....He must be good for the caseworkers to allow him to go downtown Portland on his own....I was so worried I wouldn't be able to do a good job if I had a child that had so many issues....THIS HAS BEEN A LONG PROCESS TO GET STARTED....
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The best to you and your family for this endeavor. It usally is not an easy road to travel. Just keep your eyes open for possible problems that may be hidden now..
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by camylow
02 Jul 2009
we are waiting for him to start grieving his father and brother, both of which committed suicide within months of each other....
62461I've told u before camy. God will bless this. Prayers continue to go up for u. *
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145791Camylow
I wish i could hand you a real bouquet, i wish i could wrap my arms around you and give you a real hug, I wish i could wish away all those fears I know you are feeling,
These things i cannot do. However there are things i can do. I can tell you that, you know how lucky you are to have that second chance of helping a child in its life. I can tell you that that child is so lucky to have been sent to you as you have " been there and done that" before in your own life, so will understand what fears a young teen may have about the future.
You know the value of a hug when words are not enough, the wonder of a tear shed in joy and the heartache of one shed in sorrow and the healing power of a smile and a kiss. I send you the power of my prayers that patience will be with you and laughter will light the dark days that will come along. Just remember that if we do not have darkness, we would never apreciate the light.
I am so happy for you and i know you will make a fantastic foster mom for a lot of children in the coming years. The last time we "spoke " was in March. when you held so many fears of what was to come,
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Go on lady, now is the time to go forward and leave that past behind you and share the joy of life.
Bless You and Blessed Be . May Love, Light and Happiness be with you and yours from this day on.
annie in the Uk
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by camylow
26 Jun 2009
oh thank you for the much encouragement...so greatly appreciated and the great knowledge I can come here with everything except their pictures and names....Love everyone here and glad to have everyones love back...lol deanna
14995AMEN...it's NO secret in what God can and will do. Be BLESSED and Highly favored of the Lord ;D *2U
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63126Camylow, you are a very special lady and I'm so happy for you to have this wonderful boy with you. God bless you all always. Love,Yoriko
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by camylow
25 Jun 2009
Thank you, I was sceptical, but I think this is going to be just what we needed....
88650People like you are very special, My mom has been a foster mom for over 35 years. We have had many children in our lives. We have adopted 2. And we have a foster sister that has been with us since she was four she is now 15 and does not want to leave ever she says. All of us have been enriched with the experience. I am sure you will be a great foster family. Best of luck.
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by camylow
25 Jun 2009
thank you, Rick has been raised with foster kids coming and going...This is my first as foster parent...I was raised in a small family and he was raised in a family of 9 kids and 9 foster kids, plus a faily of 8 moved in on top of everything....Yes they are a BIG BIG BIG Family...
128431 Samuel 1:27 (New International Version)
27 I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.
What a blessing you are to take this child. I work with children who have been removed from their homes and they have a very hard time and really only need your love and acceptance. Bless you for your nurturing heart.;)
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by camylow
25 Jun 2009
I learned a little more about his history today....I learned his father committed suicide in November and shortly after his brother took his life also...This young man has not grieved and is holding it all in so when he blows, I am not sure how to handle this tragic situation...But on the good side of things, he really enjoys working out with my hubby and doing things as part of our family....Special prayers for him to be able to make it in this life please...
158718Wow, what a lot on your plate at once, Deanna! I'm hoping the new Son will help ease the care of your Mother in Law. I guess I mean that caring for life which is fading will be balanced by caring for life which is beginning. I hope your DH will be able to spend the energy he would use to care for his mother and cannot on this boy, who so needs the guidance of a father now. Bless you for doing this for the child, and for yourselves. Best of luck to you in this wonderful effort!! Hugs, Marji
33451feel blessed is a great gift for you but also for the boy!!!
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by camylow
25 Jun 2009
He is starting to fit right in with our young adult kids...bickering banter as if he was brother n sister also...
22569Deanna, the blessing are going in both directions - if you ask me - this is great news for all of you. *4U
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by camylow
24 Jun 2009
I hope so...This is a boy who lost his father in November and I think his brother commited suicide...He's not grieved yet and we are getting ready for the melt down...Today he let it slip that my hubby reminds him of his dad except for the hair...not sure if this will be a good thing or emotionally bad...One day at a time....There was a reason the Lord put him in our way so we will just let the Lord lead us daily....
by blhamblen
27 Jun 2009
My grandson turns 11 today and still has not grieved for my husband...They were VERY close!! I've talked to a few people who have told me he may not BLOW!!
by camylow
28 Jun 2009
This young man keeps telling me that my hubby remind him of his dad except for the drinking and drugs...I think he has starting to feel home more and more here...He even made a comment that we could go camping as a family....I hate camping though...this may be good for him to be in the outdoors since he was raised in the big city....
211079God bless you Deanna - and I pray that your foster son will love living with you and your family. It's people like you who make a difference in the world.
Thank you for taking on such a huge responsibility.
Love and blessings Chris
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by camylow
24 Jun 2009
I am so nervous and slightly scared I won't handle it properly, but if the Lord put him here, I will be ok then...Thanks for your lovely sentiment....deanna
by pennifold
25 Jun 2009
Deanna, you are a special person and are just the right person to look after this young man. God wouldn't have let it be possible otherwise. You will be o.k. and be assured of the love of all the cuties here. Love Chris
234507I know the Lord will continue to bless you thru this child.
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35675Thankyou for caring Camy. Although my parents had 8 children of their own, they took in a foster son when he was 12 yrs old, when a friend of my moms who worked for social services asked her to. She didn't want 2 brothers leaving in different areas. He lived with my parents until he went into the Navy at age 20. Well--that was about 30 years ago, and we are just as close to him and his family as any of our other siblings. Foster parents can really make a difference!
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by camylow
23 Jun 2009
THAAT IS THE FEEDBACK WE HAVE BEEN GIVIN....HOW EACH STAY IN CONTACT...THANKS
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