As a single foster mom, I was often praised for having a “big heart” to accept a child into my home. However, the experience and journey of being a foster parent requires so much more than a big heart. I truly believe it is a calling. Perhaps you feel that calling on your life OR… Continue reading “Project Love” – Together We Rise Fundraiser
Moment of Reflection/Silence While on social media this week, I read a post about a 14 year old girl who live streamed her suicide on Facebook Live. It brought tears to my eyes…for her lost life, for the anguish and helplessness she must have experienced…for her reasons for sharing her final moments publicly. It breaks… Continue reading 15 Days to 32- A Reflection Series
Sasha Sasha * insert a light flooding my heart* She came with her mother to spend the weekend with me a few months ago. We sang Disney songs, talked and played this Pie in the Face game. It was everything to my heart to have her crawl next to me in the morning and just… Continue reading 24 Days to 32 – A Reflection Series
May 2014 When I began the process to become a foster mom, I searched the internet for blogs written by Black women. I was surprised because I could count them on my fingers. We are fostering but not necessarily sharing it in this form. I decided that day to start a blog and share my… Continue reading 24 Days to 30
For the first time in my life, saying “I love you” isn’t enough to describe how my heart feels. You will always have a beautiful room inside my heart especially for you. I love you and celebrate you. I remember your 1st Dr appointment and all the stares we received. You were pale and a… Continue reading Our Love
Today is wonderful. My love, my FaFa, my Sasha….the reason a piece of me is a mother was adopted today. Thank You, Lord for manifesting Your perfect plan. Thank You for using me, guiding me and supplying the strength, love and patience needed to carry out my role. Sasha is my Faith.. living, breathing and… Continue reading She is adopted!
I skyped with my love today and they announced that her dad ” let me go”. I asked her how did she feel and she said, “I’m happy because now I can stay with my new mom!” Thank YOU, LORD! It’s all my heart can express.
I apologize for the lapse between posts! I’ve been a busier and more active (good things). I did want to share an update on my Stinky Fafa. She just hit 2 years in care and the adoption may not happen until next year due to appeals. It is such a shame. She came into care… Continue reading Over the Mountain Love
I received a Skype voice mail from my love, my Stinky, today!!! I could not restrict my tears. My heart must be overflowing. I love you and miss you, my FaFa…..every single day. You can’t understand or imagine the beautiful space you hold in my heart. I pray only for beautiful days, peace and comfort… Continue reading Fullness
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Yesterday, I was a Mom 