Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Alea's question

Alea asked me this morning..."Mom, what is the difference between foster care and an orphanage?"

We had a discussion about foster care and orphanages and about the kind of care kids usually get in each type of place (I know there are great orphanages around the world and terrible foster parents/homes). I just can't think that anything that makes my 9 year old ask questions and think about orphans is a bad thing. 

I truly believe that our experiences as a foster family will help shape Alea into the person she is suppose to be (hopefully all in a positive way). 

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11


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