We are really lucky to have our little (big -5' 10") Riley with us...He still is a gentleman....But he is relaxing and the hypertivity is starting to come out...He is so funny at times...If you say I got to get back to my house, he will correct you and say OUR house...He lets everyone know he is our Foster son, and IS part of the family....Sometimes he amazes me how he wants to belong to our family and be treated as one of the kids....Today we received a (respite) boy. ..I am not sure for how long....He is 9 years old...Grandparents are coming to take him camping on friday, but he will be back on Tuesday...From there I don't know how long he will stay.....Got kids coming and going...Its like a whirlwind of appointments, caseworkers, therapists, dentists, doctors, on going classes, and, oh yeah and grocery shopping, laundry, sweeping and cleaning up those little messes...I don't think I mind it at all. Seems funny that came from me. Must be settling in my older age. Either that or the old habits are coming back.........

Keep up the good work. Remember if you ever need to talk "foster" I'm here.

Oh Deanna, Jim and I might try being foster parents when we can get into a larger home. How hard is it to find children that are adoptable? Is the "system" hard to deal with when adopting? We just can't afford any adoption fees that agencies are asking for, but Jim does know my heart and how I really do want children.

Hugs my friend!
teri

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by camylow 25 Jul 2009

I am sending you a pm with a little bit more info on the process....Blessings to you...deanna

What a wonderful thing you are doing to be helping raise foster children. Only special people can handle this!
I hope all goes well with you on this endeavor. Hugs for you. Mary

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by camylow 25 Jul 2009

thank you...I have definetly got alot more patience this time around than when I raised our own...

The Lord gave us all talents and I think he gave you a special talent that helps you reach out and touch these children in a very special way. May you be blessed with the time and patient caring for these childern requires.

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by camylow 24 Jul 2009

THANK YOU

IF you can make that much of a difference on Riley is such a short time..YOU ARE Doing SOMETHING R I G H T...God Bless You :)

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by camylow 24 Jul 2009

THANK YOU

I so much admire what you are doing. There is such a great need and it takes a special person like you. May God continue to give you the wisdom and stemina to impact these young peolples lifes.

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by camylow 24 Jul 2009

I don't know about wisdom...Personally I think any sane person would run for their life....But then again I am not sane...came home tonight to 4 boys in the house...

You deserve a medal for all your love and caring for these children. My hat is off to you my dear. Lynn

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by camylow 24 Jul 2009

thanks....

Boy Oh Boy my friend you sure have your life full of goings on, but that keeps us young right - keeping busy never hurt anyone...I commend you for your courage to take on Foster children, not everyone can it must take a very strong person to give out all that love and caring and then have them leave your nest...hugs you deserve big ones x0x0x0x0x

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by camylow 23 Jul 2009

just a beginner here....Not sure how I will do when the really tempermental ones come along....

Deanna, I admire you for doing such a great work with the kids! I just wish my DH would accept my son here... God bless you always! Love, Yoriko

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by camylow 23 Jul 2009

Prayers go a really long way, I have found. I prayed for a long time asking the LORD to turn my dh to him...In the last year my hubby has really been training his thoughts and deeds toward the LORD....I know they are answered....Many will be sent on your behalf from this end...LOL deanna

Deanna, You don't mind because you are so filled with love. What a blessing you are to these children, and what a blessing they will be to you. Thank you for doing this.;)

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by camylow 23 Jul 2009

Its definitely keeping me grounded here....Thanks

Deanna, you are so great - I love this story of Riley - needing to correct and make sure that everyone knows he is part of - that is such a tribute to you and the way he feels about your each. I do hope that the 9 year old works out for you, if that is what you also want. I commend you for your love and your spirit. Keep up the good work and keep us posted. *4U

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by camylow 23 Jul 2009

Isaac will not be a long time...Respite is like overnight babysitters...His skills trainer just called and asked him if he wanted to be with them or just hang with us.....All I heard was he would just like to hang here....cool, we must be doing something right....Its funny how they differ in size by soooo much...Isaac is 9 and probably only 4'+

Congratulations to all of you and I hope that life keeps running smoothly for all of you

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by camylow 23 Jul 2009

Wouldn't that be a blessing...unfortuanetly that is not going to be the case in every child.

I admire you for taking in these kids. The need for love is apparent, wanting to belong to your family. He must have missed security and stability in his life. I'll have the grandkids over tomorow, just for a couple of days, I'll enjoy and be exhausted afterwards, but you've taken on a long time commitment. And you're organizing THE project. Bravo! I hope both the kids and the project will give you joy!

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by camylow 23 Jul 2009

Oh the PROJECT that is coming along...The kids are great...thanks

Dear Deanna,

What an exciting time it must be for you? I watched a programme on TV here last night about the World's strictest parents or something sounding like that.

I thought they were wonderful, a beautiful Christian family and they had rules. Our Australian children who were in it were not used to rules and had some trouble adjusting to the lifestyle. They were only with them a week, but you could see changes in the kids. I pray that your work with these children will be fruitful. All they need is love and guidance - everyone is and should be entitled to that in their lives. God bless you for taking on these Foster children it is really wonderful that you have the time and love enough for them all to do it.

Love and blessings Chris

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by camylow 23 Jul 2009

I hope we will be a blessing......Get them in church and let the LORD take over from their...Even though he has a hand in it from the start.....Thanks $*