out of the mouths of babes...
actually I have wanted to really debrief our own children but time has just not been there.. we have had times where they have all had a break down and we have had to console their hearts and encourage them in this journey... It has been hard... to see their hearts break and trying to get them to understand that God is doing a work in them as the same with us... I want them to know that the scriptures are clear.. we are to care for the orphans and widows... my heart stays heavy asking questions to myself and I know it weighs on Doug too just thinking what are our own kiddos thinking?, is this the right decision?, will they hate caring for orphans because things are hard at times here?, and the list goes on... this is not easy... parenting our own children is hard too but add children who have never been taught anything (eating with forks, spoons, bathing, manners, self control, using words instead of yelling, etc) This my friends is not for the faint of heart... I am thankful for this journey! it has taught me so much about myself... would we do it again... YES!! although we would take into consideration ages... Andrew has struggled, not with the youngest but the 4 year old.. he is in constant conflict from the time he is up till the time of bed... it is heartbreaking... Andrew has the most gentle personality and the other one does not and eggs Andrew on.. we have seen Andrew struggle in actions not words... oh how I wish he could tell me!!!!
so this morning I sat the kiddos down and ask them 4 questions... I will share the good and bad in their answers... this is where the "big" kiddos are...
1. What do you like the most about it?
Lane- when they got here they were cute
Caleb-Andrew has a friend to play with
Alexis-they have learned...... somewhat
2.What do you dislike the most?
Lane- kinda mean to us
Caleb-Andrew having someone telling him what to do all the time
Alexis-loudness and Andrew being sad, disobedience
3.What sins get brought to you heart through fostering
Lane- Anger
Caleb-wanting them to leave soon
Alexis-Anger
4. would you do it again?
Lane- yes... girl only
Caleb-maybe... if they are not loud
Alexis-yes... because it helps children who need parents
PS.. Andrew we love you ( the kiddos wanted to put that at the end)
these are tough to look at somewhat..... although my heart leaps for joy knowing they would want to do it again.... the question is always.... Jesus are YOU worth it.... and the answer is ALWAYS YES!!!
Very sweet!!
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