our youngest foster child wanted a blankie, so I told him to pick what material he wanted...luckily I had a spiderman theme material he chose.....He sat there until I cut it out....He made me cut it to the size he wanted....chose the boundery color for around it, and sat up until I finished the top.....He was bound and determined I would finish it so he could sleep with it that night.....I promised him I would stay up and finish it so when he woke up it would be on him.....Good thing it was a simple quilt and that I got it done...He is definetely not someone you tell something to and not follow through....Everytime I come home from work, he is wrapped in it....ITS FUNNY HOW WE FORGET THAT THE SIMPLE THINGS ARE WHAT MAKES A PERSON REALLY HAPPY IN THIS WORLS....
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57491You are one fantastic lady...those foster children are sooo lucky they have you for their MOM...big hugs and much love Glenda x0x0x0x
27071You are a Saint. I don't know how you do it and to find the time with all the other things you do.
If you were here in Australia I would put your name down for an award. We have one here at the moment going in Newcastle and I am promoting a lady from our church who does so much for the community.
I am so glad I've gotten to know you Deanna. You are an inspiration to all of us and I wish I could have half the patience you have in rearing children yours and other people's children.
God has certainly blessed you with an enormous heart - your love is what keeps these "kids" going. Bless your Husband too - you are a shining light in a world sometimes filled with darkness.
God bless you both love and blessings Chris
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by camylow
11 Oct 2009
I have my times, Chris...Not always patient either.....Thank you for the pep talk...you are such a sweet lady yourself
234506I agree Camylow !!! Children are there to remind us, fortunately !!!
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200127What a lovely story. Lucky him ot have such a caring foster mum. Hugs Edith
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3459WOW, totally amazing - you keep this up - those kids will do whatever you want or need them to do - Hehehe!
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by camylow
08 Oct 2009
YEAH RIGHT...you mean the other way around, don't you....jump deanna and its how high and how far...hehehhe
211079U know deanna u r a shining star in that childs life and he's not likely to ever forget you or the blankie. I can only hope that one day he'll remember & pass on what he has learned from you. to be generous & caring as well as loving. *
145791I admire you for being there and following through for each and every one. These children need to know that they can trust and depend on everything that you say and do. If they had a good family life they would not need you to pull them through the insecurity and distrust that they feel right now. It is sad to say but there are very many children out there that have no one that they can depend on. It does not keep them from loving their parents but it does leave a void inside that they never outgrow. These children that are placed in loving homes like yours are the lucky ones that learn to trust. It takes time but they do find out that some adults do what they promise. I want to thank you with all my heart for being that strong person that can handle the wayward ones and show them that they are loved and cared about. All they really need is someone they can trust and that cares about them. It does take someone very special to do what you do. It comes from within. May God always give you the strength and the loving knowledge to show these children the way a true and and loving home should be. Deanna, what you do is a talent from your heart. Again, thank you so much for caring and doing something about it!
24961A childs love is priceless & you are doing a wonderfull job raising foster children
This chosen Blankie was made especially for him from you & filled with love God bless him & all Gods precious Angels
hug&luvs4u xxx
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158718Probably no one has offered to do much for him in the past and he was making sure that he got what he wanted. It is a great piece from you. are you going to teach him how to sew? I have just made a bargain with a lad I work with that if he reaches the set target we agreed on I will embroider a small skull from Urban Threads for him. Hope your young man remains so easy to satisfy. *2u
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by camylow
08 Oct 2009
oh no....he wanted to do crocheting....tried to show him the basic stitch...he got upset and threw it across the bed......well at least it wasn't at me.....I think I will stick to letting him pick out designs and material.....Izac
doesn't have ANY tolerance or patience.....
115775That's a good reminder to all of us, to think twice before we respond and be a little patient.
You're a dear!
Love,
Jacqueline
70914I love the way you devote yourself to 'your' kids. That's what really matters to them: love and attention and getting the feeling they are special. And boy, do you make them feel special with a quilt of their own, in fabric and colours they choose. You are such a loving person!! Thanks for sharing this story with us.
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by camylow
08 Oct 2009
yeah unfortuanetly the oldest (actually the one that has been with us the longest) wants to know where his is.....He's a skateboarder and I don't have too much in that way....on a hunt now for his....Birthday coming in a couple of weeks and I had better get something started and finished......
145304Deanna, I so cherish the work you do and love you give to these kids...Oh, my I wish I had the chance to do it again. After having grandchildren, I so can see the many times I corrected my children or did it "my way" because it was better..when all they wanted was the time with me..I too, make a blanket for may gson several months ago. No squares, just a large peice of Bob the Builder fabric, filling and a backing..He did get his name embroidered on the front outlined in glow in the dark thread. The edges are even surged so that I could get it done by bedtime..He loves his blankest..Out of all of the gkids, he loves them the most..With Mom gone now, I guess I have the time to do the girls one before I have to start looking for a job (Yuch)...Yes, the simple pleasures are what a child is sent to us to remember..They bring is all back into perspective. I know you are their Hero, as well you should be. Oh, the love that you gain from them, has to be so awesome, so fullfilling. YOU ROCK, LADY...
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by camylow
08 Oct 2009
Yes, now is a very good time for you to devote to your granddaughters up something special.......Find something of your mothers to use in it...This way they have it made by you (GRANDMA) and something from their GREAT GRANDMA to keep....A treasure they can have and pass on to theirs in time.....
11500Deanna, you're amazing! And of course you know it's not really about the 'blankie', but about the way you listened to his choice and allowed it, didn't put it aside with 'this would be better'. You took your time to make it just for him, and kept your promise that it would be there. So it's your love and respect he's wrapped in, not just a blankie. A simple thing like this can turn a child's life completely around. Bless you for having the courage to do this type of work, not all of us could. Thanks for sharing your successes with us! Hugs, Marji
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743327Blessings to you my dear for your patience. I was a foster child and a ward of the state when at the age of four. I was lucky enough to be adopted before I turned five.
Cindy B *4U
11473Deanna, if only the world had more people like you. My hat is off to you. You are one wonderful person to take on foster children. The children are very fortunate to live in your wonderful home.
51302Deanna, you are such an amazing lady! I'm so proud I have "met" a kind person like you! The work you are doing with these kids is remarkable. Many blessings to you and yours! Love,Yoriko
88650Deanna, what you are doing with the foster children is wonderful. I am glad you could make him happy. It is amazing sometimes the simple things do make a person happy. I am sure he now feels loved. It must be hard for the foster child to get thrown into new homes and new situations. You are a wonderful foster parent. The world needs more like you. Mary
33871This is really hart warming to hear. Luckily you could make the blankie. You are great. Tks for sharing.
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