If there is anything that being a foster and adoptive parent has taught me, it is how much I don’t know. I see the world through my own experiences, and those experiences fall woefully short…
The Forgotten InitiativeNovember 12, 2020
We are most certainly in the dog days of summer. Even with the heat, one of my favorite things has become sitting outside in my hammock. My view of the trees, sky, yard, oh my!…
The Forgotten InitiativeJuly 13, 2020
There are things that happen in our foster care journeys that only others involved in the world of foster care will understand and laugh out loud right alongside you.
The Forgotten InitiativeApril 23, 2020
Well, things have changed and the future is unknown. We all react differently to things like this. Some of us fear. Some of us are angry/frustrated. Some of us are doing okay. The reality is:…
The Forgotten InitiativeApril 2, 2020
Foster care doesn't get to stop in times of crisis; sure, some things about it have to change depending on the state, but now more than ever, we need to advocate and care for those…
The Forgotten InitiativeMarch 26, 2020
In January, I shared about the thief of our joy and motivation: Perfectionism. In February we talked about our growth oriented culture and how “perfect” shouldn’t be our goal but rather, on learning and growing…
The Forgotten InitiativeMarch 1, 2020
Are you feeling stretched? Do you try things that fail? Are you learning as you go? Are you becoming more aware of your need for Jesus?
The Forgotten InitiativeFebruary 3, 2020
2020 is here! Are you a new year’s resolutions kind of person? Maybe you like to pick one word to focus on for the year or maybe you have some other tradition all together. Are…
The Forgotten InitiativeJanuary 6, 2020
Trauma. Goodness, there is A LOT behind that small six-letter word. As a caregiver, it’s your job to create a safe and healing space for your child, but what does that look like? What if…
The Forgotten InitiativeDecember 5, 2019
