“I’d Get Too Attached”

     “Oh, I could never be a foster parent, I’d get too attached!” Boy I’ll tell you what, this is an all too common response from friends, family, acquaintances and strangers. I’ll admit, this used to make my eye twitch due to the perceived implication that I’m...

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Let’s walk a mile in somebody else’s shoes this morning: You’re 7 years old. Mom and dad are fighting like usual. It’s the norm, but you’re still scared and confused. Obviously, you must be the problem because you’re stupid and worthless — at least that’s what your...

Going Through The Motions

As we sat around the dinner table still reeling from the pain and heartache of our miscarriage and years long infertility issues my wife said seven words that would drastically change the course of our lives forever. “Maybe we should try fostering or adoption?” Boy...